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Marc Bernal
Marc Bernal Casas (born 26 May 2007) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Barcelona Atlètic. Club careerBorn in Berga, Barcelona, Catalonia, Bernal is a youth product of CE Berga and Gimnàstic Manresa, and moved to La Masia at the age of 6 where he worked his way up their youth categories.[1][2] On 23 June 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Barcelona until 2026.[3] He made his senior and professional debut with Barcelona Atlètic in a 1–0 Primera Federación loss to Logroñés on 27 August 2023.[4] He scored his first professional goals with Barcelona Atlètic in a 3–1 win over Sestao on 22 October 2023.[5] On 17 August 2024, he made his La Liga debut with Barcelona, by starting in a 2–1 away win over Valencia.[6] Later that month, on 27 August, he suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee in a 2–1 away win over Rayo Vallecano.[7] A month later, on 30 September, Barcelona announced an adjustment to Bernal's contract by including a buyout clause of 500 million euros, binding him to the club until 30 June 2026 with an option to three more years.[8] International careerBernal was called up to a training camp for the Spain U16s in October 2022.[9] In August 2023, he was named to a training camp for the Spain U18s.[10] He was named to the final squad for the Spain U17s at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[11] He was named to the final squad for the Spain U17s at the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[12] Style of playBernal is a versatile left-footed midfielder who usually plays as a defensive midfielder, but can also play more offensively if required. He has a robust physique, and has great passing skills. He is level headed and can pass well under pressure.[13] Career statistics
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