Pau Víctor, the Sant Cugat striker, scored his second goal of the season at Son Moix, injecting positive vibes to emerge as a serious alternative for the Blaugrana’s attacking sector.
On the day Robert Lewandowski observed a rest, coach Hansi Flick opted for Ferran Torres to replace the Pole. Rather than despair, Pau maintained its discreet approach while maximizing its effectiveness. He took full advantage of Flick’s 17 minutes, contributing a goal and scoring the final shot in a convincing 1-5 victory.
Pau Víctor is not a media sensation. His transfer was not expensive and he did not arrive from abroad with a flamboyant reputation. During his loan spell at Barça Atlètic, he earned the chance to stay at the club and Pau embraced the role he was offered. He had a remarkable pre-season, shining during the American tour while his international teammates were still on vacation. It was during this tour that he gained Flick’s trust, thereby securing his place in the first team.
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Having a contract with Barca’s first team is an unimaginable dream for a player who made the transition from Girona’s youth academy through two loans to Sabadell and the Blaugrana B team. His aim was to demonstrate that Barca’s investment in him was not simply based on his accessibility.
Pau Víctor understood that competing with Lewandowski is practically an impossible task, but being an alternative to the Polish striker is no easy feat either. Players like Ferran, Ansu Fati, and even Dani Olmo have considerably more experience as a ‘9’ than Pau.
Among all, no one surpasses him in terms of work ethic, enthusiasm and patience. His family is deeply devoted to the club, and he has been living the dream since childhood. His brother Guillem plays for the Juvenil A team, and both fantasize about one day playing together at the Camp Nou. That time will come.
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So far, Pau has already featured in eleven official matches for the first team. Although he only started once, it is crucial to note that in most matches he only entered the field in the final moments.
However, his stats are impressive. With the goal scored at Son Moix, finishing with his left foot on a pass from Frenkie, Pau found the net twice in 169 minutes of play.
Although these minute counts are not precisely accurate, as injury time is not officially recorded, it is important to note that he played injury time in ten matches. However, his average is one goal every 84 minutes, which is excellent.
At Son Moix, Pau also played a role in De Jong’s goal (1-4) with a cross deflected by the defense and taken by the Dutchman. This may not count as an assist, but it certainly reflects his direct involvement in the goal. Adding this action to the assist he gave to Villarreal, we can conclude that Pau Víctor Delgado directly contributed to four goals for Barça in official matches this season.
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Calculating his involvement, it turns out that the native of Sant Cugat contributes a goal every 42 minutes, a statistic that says a lot about his performance.
Pau Víctor shared with Barça One his method for emotionally dealing with the limited minutes he played: “I am very aware of where I am; I’m part of Barça, the best team in the world, and I compete with the best striker on the planet, Lewandowski, from whom I learn every day. »
This mentality is the best recipe for valuing every minute as a gift. Where others might sulk over a lack of confidence on the part of the coach, Pau remains focused, savoring every second he wears the Barça jersey. His kiss on the badge after scoring his second Blaugrana goal was not posturing or populism. Pau is a true Barça fan who enjoys playing for the team he has supported since his childhood.
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Flick knows that Pau Víctor will never be a problem in the dressing room. Adding good people with enthusiasm, capable of unleashing their talent, is something the German coach appreciates. Pau is at Barça not by chance; Last season he was the best player in the Primera Federación and he excelled in the most recent pre-season.
Currently, he is a responsible substitute, contributing to the collective good, and his numbers continue to improve. At 36, Lewandowski needs to be looked after and supported, and Pau is determined not to waste a single minute. Flick expands his squad, and Pau proves his value; he has flair, vision and the ability to score, qualities that make him an asset to the club he loves.
With performances like that of Son Moix, more fans could rally behind Pau Víctor, a complementary player who could prove crucial for Flick in a season filled with matches, injuries, suspensions and unexpected challenges.
