Real Madrid soccer team
A 5-2 come-from-behind victory in the Euroleague over the
Liverpool (England)
After the match, the Reds' technical team keenly captured the dazzling performance of the Reds' 18-year-old starlet Basti and included him in their vision of potential reinforcements.
Basti, of Serbian descent, was born in Spain and holds dual citizenship. He initially trained at Cheddar and three years ago joined the
Liverpool (England)
of the youth academy. He was promoted to the first team this season, despite playing in the Europa League against
Real Madrid soccer team
suffered a loss in the tournament, but his performance still caught the attention of his opponents.
Basti played 85 minutes as a starter in the crucial matchup, making 78 touches and 65 passes for a 50 percent success rate. On the defensive end, he was equally impressive, making 5 successful tackles and 4 interceptions. He faced five breakaway attempts from the opposing team and was broken up only once. On the
Real Madrid soccer team
was specifically mentioned in a report submitted by the technical department of the team, who identified Basti as a potential candidate to strengthen the team's lineup.
This season, Basti has played in
Liverpool (England)
He has made 15 first-team appearances, scoring one goal, and has extended his contract with the club until 2027. However, if Real Madrid extend an olive branch, what will the youngster decide?
