Barcelona coach Xavi has sung the praises of teen pair Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal.

Xavi says defender Cubarsi can have as big an impact as attacker Yamal, who proved the matchwinner against Mallorca last night.

He told AS: “Cubarsi is intelligent.

"He knows when to make a challenge and when not to. He has not lost a single duel tonight against stronger players.

“Both he and Lamine were spectacular. Lamine with the goal, and Cubarsi with his calmness, he doesn't look like a 17-year-old."