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WATCH: Pau Cubarzi makes inch-perfect line save against Valencia: fans feel sad for Lionel Messi

Football: Pau Cubarzi came up with one of the greatest defensive feats in recent times. He pulled off an inch-perfect line save against Valencia as the fans felt sad for Lionel Messi.

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WATCH: Pau Cubarzi makes inch-perfect line save against Valencia: fans feel sad for Lionel Messi

WATCH: Pau Cubarzi makes inch-perfect line save against Valencia: fans feel sad for Lionel Messi (Source: X)

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Pau Cubrazi made a stunning line save against Valencia for FC Barcelona in the La Liga 2024/25 season. The youngster covered for the mistakes committed by Marc-Andre Ter Stegen who failed to put the ball across from the target. As the striker had a great chance of converting the shot to goal, Pau came out of nowhere to pull off an incredible save.

It was the 50th minute of the match between Valencia and FC Barcelona. The former had a lead of 1-0 in the game and had a great chance of further having a lead of 2-0. Inside the box, they got a great chance. The goalkeeper of FCB could not clear the ball well which ensured that Valencia got a great opportunity to claim another goal.

Watch the video of the incredible save here -

Lopez moved towards the ball and had a shot on target. Ter Stegen was quick to react. However, he could not put the ball away which put FCB in trouble. The striker got close to pulling off Valencia's second goal. But Pau Cubarsi came right in time and prevented the ball from reaching the goalpost to make an inch-perfect line save that stunned the fans.

Robert Lewandowski stars in Barcelona FC's win over Valencia

It was a great boost to the momentum of the FCB in the match. They took full advantage of the situation as Robert Lewandowski scored a goal soon after it to bring an equalizer by the end of half-time. The momentum built well and the former champions took advantage of it and scored the second goal of the match right after the break.

FCB held on to the lead and won the match 2-1 pulling off a brilliant comeback. Fans felt it was a great win and wished Lionel Messi had players like Pau in the lineup during the late 2010s which could have helped him win more UCL titles. But the star of the night was Robert who scored back-to-back goals and helped Barcelona to win the match. 

Lionel Messi Pau Cubarsi Robert Lewandowski La Liga football UEFA Champions League Marc-André ter Stegen
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