Sensational Barcelona duo returns to training within hours of being Olympic Champions

Spain has won the Olympic gold medal in a similar sense; they triumphed in the UEFA Euros. As usual, La Masia prodigies stood key to taking La Roja home, with significant contributions from Fermin Lopez, Pau Cubarsi, and Eric Garcia. Even though Fermin Lopez stood a level apart with his brilliance, amassing six goals in 6 starts, the contribution of the Barcelona center-back duo can't be overshadowed.

Sensational Barcelona duo returns to training within hours of being Olympic Champions

Though Pau Cubarsi hadn't had a significant start, where the youngster faced criticism on his debut performance, the Catalan center-back has finished the tournament being one of the best players. Nonetheless, Eric Garcia was brilliant too as the duo looked rock-solid at the heart of the Spanish defense, playing a crucial role in Spain's dominating show.

Speaking about Eric Garcia and their duo all over the tournament, Cubarsi mentioned,

""He is an impressive guy on and off the pitch; we help each other, and we are very happy.""

- Pau Cubarsi

Moreover, Cubarsi expressed his excitement to step into Flick's Barca project after winning the gold medal with Spain. Cubarsi said,

""I will have a break so that I can recover. Now with Barcelona, we will try to compete in all possible competitions.""

- Pau Cubarsi

However, because Pau Cubarsi and Eric Garcia didn't play in the Euros and have had rest, they were expected to return before Fermin. Recent reports from Mundo Deportivo suggest that Pau Cubarsi has arrived at Sports City, that too within less than 48 hours after winning gold at the Olympics. Given the young defender's dedication, it is sure that he is here to stay for long.

According to FC Barcelona's plan, the magic duo of Eric Garcia and Pau Cubarsi would have a recovery and activation session in training. Further, chances are that the two Catalan defenders might be seen in the Joan Gamper fixture against AS Monaco, guarding the Blaugrana backline.

With the new season less than a week away, FC Barcelona looks ready to start their upcoming campaign. With star players like Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, and Pau Cubarsi back in the Barcelona squad, the Blaugrana club looks much better to kick off their new season.