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The winger’s breakout performance actually came against Barcelona during his Granada days, a display that catapulted him into the spotlight. \u201cThere are people who say I\u2019m only a footballer because of that match,” Zaragoza said. “I was a player nobody knew, and there are very few people who put in a performance like that against Barca.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite now playing for Barcelona’s fierce city rivals, Zaragoza did not hide his admiration for the Blaugrana’s biggest icons. \u201cMy idol, and the best player, is [Lionel] Messi. And I really liked Neymar,\u201d he noted.<\/span><\/p>\n

He also highlighted his close bond with current Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal, built during their time with the Spanish national team. \u201cLamine and I get along really well on the national team. We\u2019ve been on vacation together; we\u2019re friends,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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