Barcelona homegrown star emerges as first-choice option in key position despite Clasico defeat | Barca Universal

"However, one player who has impressed a lot and overall this season is Fermin Lopez, who is seemingly making a case for becoming the club's number one choice in the No. 10 position. Fermin, after all, is one of the few players who have performed well for Barcelona lately. He notably scored a hat-trick in the win over Olympiacos, while the Spaniard quietly produced one of the better performances for Barcelona in the defeat to Real Madrid."

"Returning from injury just a couple of weeks ago, Fermin has hit top form and looks more confident with every passing game. He arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu full of belief, fresh off a stunning hat-trick performance against Olympiacos. Fermin's performance against Real Madrid was impressive and underlined the energy and directness he offers to the table. Although his decision-making was off, it was still a superb display from the Spaniard."

"Fermin ended the match with four shots on target - the most of any player on the pitch - ahead of stars like Mbappe, Bellingham, and Ferran Torres. With six goals in all competitions, Fermin is also currently Barcelona's top scorer this season, which is no small feat considering the kind of players he is competing against. As the likes of Raphinha and Dani Olmo continue their recovery, the young midfielder's form has made him the clear frontrunner for the attacking midfield role"

Barcelona are enduring a poor run, including a 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid and three losses in five matches across competitions. Fermin Lopez has stood out with strong form, returning from injury and growing more confident each game. He scored a hat-trick against Olympiacos and produced a high-energy, direct performance at the Santiago Bernabeu despite some decision-making lapses. He registered four shots on target in that match, more than any other player. With six goals in all competitions, he is Barcelona's top scorer this season and the clear frontrunner for the No. 10 attacking midfield role while others recover.

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