Marc Guiu: Barcelona Hero Moves Mum to Tears After Record Breaking Debut Goal in Heart Melting Video

Marc Guiu: Barcelona Hero Moves Mum to Tears After Record Breaking Debut Goal in Heart Melting Video

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at October 23, 2023 at 10:30 AM
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  • Barcelona prodigy, Marc Guiu moved his mum to tears following his record-breaking debut goal
  • His dream goal, which came 23 seconds into his debut, secured a vital win against Athletic Bilbao
  • Guiu became the latest on a conveyor belt of youths to make their debuts for Barca

A touching moment unfolded as Barcelona's young talent Marc Guiu brought his mother to tears with his record-breaking debut goal against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, October 22.

The La Masia graduate wasted no time finding the back of the net just 23 seconds into his first appearance for La Blaugrana, propelling the team to within a single point of Real Madrid as they geared up for the eagerly anticipated El Clasico.

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Marc Guiu moved his mum to tears after he scored the only goal for Barcelona on his La Liga debut. Photo credit: Colas Buera / Pressinphoto / Icon Sport and @FabrizioRomano/Twitter
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Entering the field as a substitute in the 79th minute, replacing Fermin Lopez, the teenager etched his name into the annals of the club's history with a goal that not only secured three crucial points for the Catalan giants but also left an indelible mark on the hearts of the fans, including his visibly moved mother.

How did Guiu score his debut goal?

Seizing upon a brilliant pass from the in-form Portuguese forward Joao Felix, the 17-year-old showcased remarkable composure as he positioned himself before skillfully sliding the ball under Unai Simon, finding the back of the net, per GOAL.

Here is the video:

According to Opta statistics, Guiu has now become the youngest player to score on his debut for Barcelona in the 21st century, achieving this remarkable feat at the age of 17 years and 291 days.

Guiu's goal leaves parents emotional

Overwhelmed with emotion, the teenager's parents were visibly moved as they celebrated their son's debut goal for Barcelona.

Marc's mother was moved to tears, while his father expressed his pride with a broad, beaming smile, applauding the memorable achievement.

Here is the video:

How Marc Guiu reacted after dream goal

Sports Brief also reported that Guiu revealed that he would find it difficult to sleep after he secured a last-minute 1-0 victory for Barcelona against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Sunday.

The 17-year-old forward, brought in by Xavi from the bench, swiftly made an impact, propelling the Catalans to third spot on the league table.

Despite enduring a prolonged struggle to break the deadlock against their Basque opponents, Guiu's quick thinking and decisive strike proved to be the game-changer for Barcelona.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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