The Spanish newspaper "Sport" confirmed that FC Barcelona has recovered the best version of the young midfielder Marc Bernal, following his remarkable performance during the first half against Guadalajara, which strengthened the club's conviction in his abilities and importance in the upcoming phase of the season.

The newspaper mentioned that Bernal showed a strong personality and a distinctive reading of the game in a short time, which explains the club's decision to renew his contract just one day after his serious injury. Despite avoiding showy play and excess dribbling, the midfielder provided the team with organization and stability before being substituted at halftime.

The newspaper clarified that Barcelona's management was internally satisfied with the player's development, despite criticism surrounding the decision to sideline him for a full 12 months following surgery. Even though he appeared in good condition during training and was preparing early, the sports management and medical staff preferred not to rush, preserving his safety and ensuring a full recovery without risk of relapse.

According to the newspaper, Barcelona sees Bernal as a candidate to be one of the key players the team will rely on in the second half of the season, with a plan to gradually give him a larger role in the rotation policy. After more than a year of absence, the coaching staff now considers him a reliable option capable of contributing in various matches, even against top competitors.

The newspaper also pointed out that coach Hans Flick's confidence was the decisive factor in closing the door on the player's departure during the winter transfer window. Despite offers for loan moves to provide him with more playing time, and despite studying those offers, they were not seriously considered due to the coach's conviction of Bernal's importance within his technical project.

The report confirmed that the absence of talk about strengthening the midfield at Barcelona is no coincidence, as the club believes that having reliable elements like Marc Bernal provides stability and confirms that the player is among the prominent features of the Catalan club's new project.