Barcelona coach Xavi was delighted for Marc Guiu after he proved the matchwinner against Athletic Bilbao.

Just 33 seconds into his debut, Guiu struck the only goal of the game.

Xavi later said: "I told him he would have a chance. We always try to give confidence to the players, you see that they are prepared and that they can play. They don't have a scared face. They are ready.

"It is time to bet on young people and it could not be speculated. I see them hungry, in my time we were more scared, I see them with self-confidence, bravery, I have seen them with the look that it was their time.

"The best day of his life perhaps. I am especially excited because it is a strong, brave bet, and we are doing it. When things don't work out, I learned that you have to double down.

"We have to bet on young people, people from home, who are prepared."

Xavi also discussed veteran defender Inigo Martinez's performance.

“Íñigo is a very personal signing of mine. He has character, leadership, he communicates very well... he is going to help us a lot, without a doubt."