Xavi Espart will always remember the hot afternoon of 13 September 2026 at the Ciutat de València. Wearing the number 12 shirt, the left-back scored his first competitive goal for FC Barcelona with an unstoppable angled drive past keeper Mathew Ryan to open the scoring in the 4-2 away win.
Eleventh appearance
Espart has been one of the standout performers in Barça's early-season campaign. After making six first-team appearances last season wearing number 42, he has begun 2026/27 as the starting left back, producing a series of excellent performances.
The latest came this Sunday in Valencia, where he capped another fine display with a goal he will never forget.