Real Madrid’s season so far may have had a lot of jitters so far, including the mid-season managerial change.However, it has been a blessing in disguise for the club’s academy, as it has become ea...
Real Madrid’s season so far may have had a lot of jitters so far, including the mid-season managerial change.
However, it has been a blessing in disguise for the club’s academy, as it has become easiest to crack the Real Madrid first-team than it has been for years.
While breaking into the Real Madrid senior squad remains an immense challenge, the recent decisions made by Alvaro Arbeloa have sent a surge of hope through La Fabrica.
Thiago Pitarch: The next big breakout?
While several starlets are knocking on the door, Thiago Pitarch is arguably the closest to a breakthrough, reports AS.
Despite being called up to the first-team squad eleven times, including the trip to Saudi Arabia for the Super Cup, the Castilla midfielder is yet to register a single minute.
However, his debut now feels unavoidable. Pitarch continues to shine at the youth level, most recently scoring a spectacular goal in the knockout victory over Marseille in the UEFA Youth League.
Pitarch may soon make his debut with Real Madrid. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
With a technical touch described as “top level,” his long-awaited opportunity is widely considered a matter of time.
Not the first one
Pitarch is not the only youth player fueling this positive trend. David Jimenez recently impressed during his first La Liga start at Mestalla, recording a 97% pass completion rate and 100% accuracy in the opponent’s half.
His defensive contribution was equally notable, registering three recoveries while nearly finding the net himself.
Furthermore, Jorge Cestero appears to have overtaken senior midfielder Dani Ceballos in the hierarchy, starting three matches ahead of the Spaniard.
Whether it was against Albacete or during the final minutes in Lisbon, Arbeloa’s preference for the youngster has been evident.
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