From forgotten to trusted: Brian Farinas’ patience is finally paying off at Barcelona
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5-second readFor the opening months of the 2026/27 season, Brian Farinas was in an unusual position at Barcelona.
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For the opening months of the 2026/27 season, Brian Farinas was in an unusual position at Barcelona. He had earned a place in Hansi Flick’s first-team squad, inherited the No.
4 jersey from Ronald Araujo, but was waiting patiently for his first opportunity. Even during pre-season, the La Masia youngster had not caught the eye with his performances in the way Fermin Lopez had a few years earlier.
Once competitive football began, the 20-year-old did not get a single minute, and Flick’s decision to keep him in the first-team squad began to look increasingly perplexing.
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