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Official: Midfielder Riverola (20) and winger Cuenca (20) return to the B-team after having played on loan at Vitesse and Sabadall last year


Link: http://www.fcbarcelona.com/web/catala/noticies/futbol_b/temporada11-12/07/04/n110704118268.html

Nolito's replacement @ Barca "B"
Isaac Cuena (20 year old, Winger).



Isaac Cuena is officially back to Barca, he will play for Barca "B" next season.. Marto Riverola (midfielder, 20) is also back to Barca B, he was loaned to Vitesse (Dutch league) last season!

Joan Isaac Cuenca López (born 27 April 1991 in Reus, Tarragona, Catalonia) is a Spanish football player who plays for CE Sabadell FC on loan from FC Barcelona B as an attacking midfielder or winger.

`Club career:
Cuenca joined FC Barcelona's yo...uth academy in 2002-03 season, aged just 11. He stayed two years (Alevín A and Alevín B) until halfway through the 2004-05 season he asked to change club to return to his place of birth, Reus. He wanted to grow physically because he was short and thin and to be able to play the time he could not play with Barcelona. In the 2008-09 season he signed for CF Damm until in the summer of 2009 Barcelona scouts saw his improvements and decided to make an offer he did not reject. In 2009-10 season he returned to Barcelona's youth academy and played for Juvenil A in the Division de Honor. In the 2010-11 season FC Barcelona B decided to loan Isaac Cuenca for one season to Sabadell, currently in the Segunda División B of Spanish football.

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IMO,Very gd dribbler, but he has to improve his finishing alot!!

It's OFFICIAL:

8 Juvenil A players are promoted to Barcelona "B"

- S.Gomez (RCB)
- Oriol Rosell (Defender)
- Dalmau (RB)
- Balliu (RB)
- Gustavo (DM)
- Espinosa (Attacking Midfielder)
- Rafa (Midfielder, who can play as a false 9)
- Deulofeu (Winger)

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2 Right Backs from Juvenil A (Barca U-19) has been promoted to Barca "B"!! I think its a hint that MONTOYA (RB,20) will be promoted for first team :D

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More INFO:


Barça B this coming season will add eight players moving up from Juvenil A. Defenders Balliu, Dalmau, Gómez and Rosell, midfielders Gustavo, Espinosa and Rafa, and forward Deulofeu will be under the orders of Eusebio Sacristan.

The Juvenil A side of Òscar Garcia has made history with a treble achieved in the 2010/11 season. Eight of these players will make the step up in their careers with promotion to Barça B. Below is a profile or each of the eight players.

Sergi Gómez: The 18 year old central defender spent the last season rotating between Barça B and Juvenil A. He made his first team debut in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup at Sevilla. He is a strong defender with good control of the ball. He has a very good sense of positioning and knows how to command the defense. He arrived five seasons ago from Mataró.

Oriol Rosell: An 18 year old central defender who has become a key figure in Juvenil A for coach Òscar García. In his first years at the club he acted as a pivot in midfield, but over time he has established himself in the back line of defense. Notable for his long passing ability and a very solid passing game both in defensive as well as in attack.

Albert Dalmau: A 19 year old right back who stands out for his offensive abilities. This season, the player from Sils has played two matches with Barça B. In his first team at the Club, Dalmau acted as a central defender, but he was soon moved to the side to exploit his power and speed on the wing.

Ivan Balliu: A versatile 19 year old defender. The player from Girona spent his early years in La Masia (infantil and cadet levels) as a defensive midfielder, but his speed and aggressiveness led the coaches to place him in defense, preferably on the wings. He’s right-sided, but Balliu can play on either side or in the center of defense. He was the Captain of the treble winning Juvenil A side. Luis Enrique gave him his debut in the reserves in the final stretch of the season.

Gustavo Ledes: An 18 year old Brazilian born Portuguese midfielder. Started on the left, but in recent seasons he has acted as a pivot in midfield. ‘Gus’ stands out as a good distributor of play and at the same time is excellent at recovering balls. Additionally, Gustavo has an excellent shot from distance.

Javi Espinosa: A 19 year old midfielder born in Talavera de la Reina. At the Club from the cadet levels, he has always been characterized by a refined technique. A specialist in ‘slalom’ runs and with a careful reading of the game, this season he has improved his commitment and effort in defending. He has already scored a goal in the Second Division with Barça B.

Rafa Alcántara: A left sided midfielder that is 18 years old, he spent this season in Juvenil A acting as a false ‘9’. At the Club from the infantil A level, he has already taken advantage of the opportunity of playing with Barça B, having played in 504 minutes in the Second Division in 10 matches. A hard worker, intense in attack and defense and with the ability to cover a lot of ground, Rafinha is also a technically brilliant footballer, with the ability to invent great passes.

Gerard Deulofeu: The 17 year old forward just completed his best season in Barça’s youth system. Working under coach Òscar Garcia, he has been able to fully exploit his ability to unsettle defenders. With great speed and a constant change of pace, combined with a fine eye for goal, Deulofeu has become an undisputed part of Juvenil A. The player from Riudarenes joined the blaugrana at the Benjamí A level.

Link: http://www.fcbarcelona.cat/web/catala/noticies/futbol_base/temporada11-12/07/05/n110705118287.html

`Barca "B" Squad until now!! VERY YOUNG TEAM!!

Forwards: Tello(19), I. Cuenca(20), Soriano(25), Saul(25), Deulofeu(17), Lobato(22), Kiko (20). Soriano likely to leave, another fwd cud be signed.

Midfield: O. Romeu(19), Ilie(20), Gustavo(19), S. Roberto(19), Espinosa(19), Riverola(20), Rafinha(18), J. Dos Santos(21),Carmona(23).

Defence: Montoya(20), Dalmau(19), Bartra(20), S. Gomez(19), Munies(19), O. Rosel(19), Armando(25), Planas(20), Balliu(19).

Gk: Mino(22), Oier(21), Masip(22). Although there is a possibility either Mino or Oier could still leave.
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GK:Mino/Masip/Oier

RB: Montoya/Dalmau/Balliu
RCB: Bartra/S.Gomez
LCB: Muniesa/armando
LB: Planas/Balliu/Muniesa

DM: Romeu/Gustovo/Illie
CM/CAM: S.Roberto, JDS, Espinosa, Rafinha, Riverola, Carmona

Wingers: Cuenca, Tello, DEULOFEU, Kiko, Lobato

CF: Soriano, Saul


Note: Deulofeu & Rafinha might rotate between Barca U-19 & Barca B next season!

khaled, very interesting and detailed update about the Barca B squad. Really informative and enjoyable as well.

Not sure if you updated the 2nd post, but Etock is gone to Chelsea

Updated ( 10, July,2011)

`Barca "B" Squad until now!! VERY YOUNG TEAM!!

- Forwards: Tello(19), I. Cuenca(20), Soriano(25), Saul(25), Deulofeu(17), Lobato(22), Kiko (20). Soriano likely to leave, another fwd cud be signed.

- Midfield: O. Romeu(19), Ilie(20), Gustavo(19), S. Roberto(19), Espinosa(19), Riverola(20), Rafinha(18), J. Dos Santos(21),Carmona(23).

- Defence: Montoya(20), Dalmau(19), Bartra(20), S. Gomez(19), Munies(19), O. Rosel(19), Armando(25), Planas(20), Balliu(19).

- Goalkeepers: Mino(22), Oier(21), Masip(22). Although there is a possibility either Mino or Oier could still leave.
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GK:Mino/Masip/Oier

RB: Montoya/Dalmau/Balliu
RCB: Bartra/S.Gomez
LCB: Muniesa/O.Rosell/Armando
LB: Planas/Balliu/Muniesa

DM: Romeu/Gustovo/Illie
CM/CAM: S.Roberto, JDS, Espinosa, Rafinha, Riverola, Carmona

Wingers: Cuenca, Tello, DEULOFEU, Kiko, Lobato

CF: Soriano, Saul


Note: Deulofeu & Rafinha might rotate between Barca U-19 & Barca B next season!

Also I posted in the transfer rumors thread, Jonothan Dos Santos might of signed to Zaragoza for 1.4M 4 years with buy back option

windkick wrote:Also I posted in the transfer rumors thread, Jonothan Dos Santos might of signed to Zaragoza for 1.4M 4 years with buy back option

yeah i read it... with players like Sergi Roberto, Espinosa, Riverola, Rafinha, Carmona etc... & Romeu,Gustavo & Illie DMs.... so if JDS joins Zaragoza it won't be bad especially with a buyback opyion!!

Khaled, give us some info about Planas

J Soriano is still with us?

windkick wrote:J Soriano is still with us?

Yes, he wll stay in B team, or will be sold for good money. Official.

ChollaVille wrote:Khaled, give us some info about Planas

I watched him playing first in 2010, Spain U-19.. he was doing gd @ left flank..
he is gd offensively, have some gd runs, gave some gd passes/assists too.. but last season, luis enrique didn't play him alot so i don't know how he is doing now, hope Eusebio gives him a chance, so he can prove himself.. It seems that Planas, Balliu & Muniesa will play on Left Back next season..

http://www.marca.com/2011/08/31/futbol/equipos/barcelona/1314783778.html