Cubarsi shone in Barcelona's match against Athletic Club, and afterwards he spoke about the club's decision to cancel the planned honour ceremony for eight Spanish World Cup winners.

The centre-back did not feature in the Gamper Trophy or in Barcelona's opening La Liga match against Elche. He played his first full 90-minute official match of the season, maintaining high standards in both attack and defence, proving he has returned to peak form following World Cup duties.

However, beyond his on-pitch performance, Cubarsi was asked about the pre-match decision: Barcelona ultimately cancelled the planned honour ceremony for the eight Spanish World Cup winners in the squad. The club announced after the Elche match that the timing was not appropriate for such an event.

Cubarsi, one of the World Cup winners affected by the decision, supported it. He told TV3: "It was a club decision. Given what happened with Elche, I think it was the right call, and things like that shouldn't happen again. The situation was too tense. Barcelona made a statement, and now we're waiting for a response."

Joan Garcia shared the same view: "What happened with Elche is something we don't want to see in football. The club made this decision, and all the players fully support it."

Cubarsi, who did not feature against Elche or in the Gamper Trophy, also marked his competitive debut of the season. He said: "I'm at 100% now. We World Cup winners have returned at full speed, the coach has managed us well, and now we're full of energy and ready for an incredible season."

The defender also praised Barcelona's overall performance, as the team kept a clean sheet for the second consecutive match. "I thought it was a very solid performance, with clear ideas, and we wanted to press our opponents. We wanted to control the tempo of the game, and we did that. I think there are still areas to improve, but we'll keep being positive."

He attributed this defensive stability to daily training and team confidence. "It's no secret. It's about daily work on the training ground. We have one of the best goalkeepers in the world, maybe even the best, and the defence is very confident. We work hard every day to improve our performance."

"We have a very strong squad."

The centre-back was also pleased with Esparto's promotion to the first team. He has interacted with the player during their time in Barcelona's academy. "We're happy to have him with us because we saw him grow through the academy, just as we've experienced with Bernal and Yamal. Barcelona always gives chances to the next generation, and we're pleased they can take advantage of them." Cubarsi also spoke about his versatility: "He's excellent on the ball and can play as a fullback, defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder... he's good in all positions."

When asked whether another striker is needed given Raphinha's excellent form, the defender deferred to the sporting management. "That's a question for the management. Raphinha is performing very well, and like all our attacking players, he's very hungry. Our squad is very complete, and we'll compete in every competition."

"We're not afraid of anyone: we are Barcelona, the best team in the world."

He also mentioned Rodri, believing he is the classic number 6 midfielder Barcelona needs. "He's a typical Barcelona number 6. We have Bernal and Gavi, who can also play that position, and they've been excellent for several seasons. Rodri can take us to another level, make us more competitive alongside our teammates, inspire us, and play a leadership role in the team." Regarding the Champions League draw, Cubarsi said they haven't had time to study their opponents in detail yet. "We've only had a quick look, not too focused, because we were concentrating on the match at hand. Now we'll study them more carefully, but we're not afraid of anyone. We are Barcelona, the best team in the world, and we'll go to any stadium, or welcome any team here, and play a great match."

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