After completing the Round of 16 matches in the UEFA Champions League and with FC Barcelona having played ten matches so far, 24-year-old Gerard Martin stands out as a surprising player and the most participated player in the tournament this season, according to the Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo."

Barcelona defeated Newcastle in the second leg of the Round of 16 with a score of 7-2, after a 1-1 draw in the first leg on the English team's ground. During this period, Martin participated in all ten matches, becoming the player with the most appearances for the team, although he did not have the highest number of minutes played.

Gerard Martin started in seven out of ten matches, totaling 611 minutes, during which he provided one assist for Marc Bernal in Wednesday's game against Newcastle. He received two yellow cards, putting him at risk of suspension if he receives another yellow card in either the first or second leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid.

Following him on the list of players with the most appearances are Kouparsy, Eric Garcia, Lewandowski, Firmin, and Rashford, each having played in nine matches. Rashford could have matched Martin's record if he had participated in the second half against Newcastle, but he did not play due to experiencing some physical discomfort.

The report confirms that Gerard Martin has become a key player and an important pillar in Barcelona's lineup in the Champions League this season, continuing to prove his value within the team.