Alejandro Balde picked up an injury

The left-back successfully completed the first half of the match but curiously did not return for the second. While there are speculations suggesting that the absence may be due to an adductor injury, there's no official confirmation from either Barcelona or the Spanish national team as of now. Despite this mystery, Spain secured a victory in the game. Unfortunately, this development is disheartening for Balde, who had received a prestigious Golden Boy award nomination earlier in the day. 

His injury compounds Barcelona's ongoing issues with player injuries, just when they seemed to be making progress in reintroducing some of their first-team members. It's a frustrating setback for the club, as they lose yet another vital starter. In response to this injury, Alfonso Pedraza, a left-back from Real Betis, has been called up to replace Balde in the Spain squad, emphasizing the flexibility required in the world of professional football.