Marc Guiu took just 33 seconds to write his name in the history books of Barcelona as he scored the winning goal on his debut against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga.
When Guiu came on as a second-half substitute, even he couldn't have dreamt what came next. He was played through on goal by Joao Felix before sliding the ball through the legs of Unai Simon with his second touch of the game.
The wonderkid was interviewed post-match and as expected, his smile took up the whole of his face. He said: "I can't breathe. I'm just enjoying the moment, I'm still flying. I have been working hard all season to take any chances should they come.
"When I saw the goalkeeper coming off his line, I decided to shoot. Before going on, Xavi told me to just do the same as I do in the youth team. And to take any chances that came my way." He sure did just that. The Sporting News profiles him here.
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Guiu is a native of Granollers which is a small Catalan city located just 30 kilometres north of Barcelona. He started his football journey with Sant Celoni Barca, a local Barcelona fan club. His talent quickly caught the eye which led to his inclusion in the Spanish giant's youth system at just seven years old in 2013.
He has been in the Barcelona youth system for 10 years having risen through the ranks of the club’s famous academy, La Masia, and has scored five goals in five games for the under-19 team this season.
During Spain's under-17 Euros campaign in the summer, Guiu scored four goals to make him the joint top-scorer of the tournament alongside his youthful Barca teammate Lamine Yamal.
Guiu then made his senior
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