It is not unusual for a present Barcelona season ticket holder to attain a hat-trick towards them, however that is precisely what occurred Wednesday night time.

Oriol Soldevila, a former Birmingham Metropolis midfielder who now performs within the third division of Spanish soccer, turned the primary participant to attain three objectives for the Catalan membership since Kylian Mbappe two years in the past.

The 21-year-old former Barcelona junior was taking part in for CF Intercity within the Copa del Rey and Xavi’s staff prevailed with a 4-3 win after additional time.

“Wednesday was very particular for me and the staff,” Soldevila stated. Sky Sports activities Information. “I used to be in Barcelona for 2 years and it was an unimaginable expertise.

“I have been a member of Barca all my life. You pay an annual charge to sit down within the stadium and once I return, I am going to the sport with my father and household.”

Barcelona went forward thrice in common time because of objectives from Ronald Araujo, Ousmane Dembele and Raphinha, however Soldevila countered every time. Ansu Fati cleared the winner in additional time to keep away from a significant upset.

“I might see the response from the stands when the third aim got here in. Oh my God, that was superb,” Soldevila continued.

“They had been very slot in additional time and we had been a little bit extra drained. They had been throwing and passing the ball.”

Considered one of Soldevila’s shut associates is Barcelona goalkeeper Arnau Tenas, who sits on the guests’ bench.

“I performed Ansu Fati, Alejandro Balde and Arnau is one among my finest associates. I additionally know Eric Garcia,” he stated.

“On the pitch I modified my jersey with Raphinha. The jersey I needed was from Arnau and he gave it to me and he additionally gave Pedri’s jersey. Pedri wasn’t there however he introduced him from Barcelona so I had three jerseys.”

Soldevila left Barcelona for Birmingham earlier than transferring to Alicante to play for CF Intercity.

“Birmingham was a terrific expertise,” he stated. “We gained the (Youth) league after which moved on to Premier League 2. It was a tricky normal.

“I realized lots about life as a footballer in England and likewise concerning the bodily side of the sport.”