Vitor Roque’s Debut: FC Barcelona’s thrilling comeback and mixed beginnings

In the 19th round of La Liga between Las Palmas and FC Barcelona, all eyes were on one of the most anticipated players, Vitor Roque, making his debut in the Blaugrana colors. However, these debuts did not unfold as expected. FC Barcelona faced challenging moments this Thursday in the 19th match of La Liga against Las Palmas.

Trailing 1-0 throughout the first half against the promoted team sitting at the 9th position in the standings, Xavi Hernandez’s men had to withstand sustained pressure.

The tide, however, changed after the break. The Catalans regained control of the game and managed to turn the situation around.

Thanks to goals from Ferran Torres and Ilkay Gundogan, the Catalan club ultimately secured three crucial points.

During this match, particular attention was paid to Vitor Roque, who was taking his first steps with the team.

Having arrived at the club in early 2024, Brazilian player Vitor Roque received his first call-up to Xavi Hernandez’s squad.

Wearing the number 19 on his jersey, he came on as a substitute in the 78th minute, replacing Ferran Torres.

Unfortunately, his debut was marked by apparent timidity. While he celebrated the victory with Ilkay Gundogan after the goal in the 95th minute, his two missed significant opportunities and an off-target shot fell short of fans’ expectations.

Despite this, Xavi Hernandez, his new coach, expressed satisfaction by stating, «Vitor Roque brought energy, and he showed that towards the end of the match». The player himself shared his joy on Instagram, writing, «Very happy with my debut and the victory, a dream come true! We want more, glory to God».