It was a chilly January morning in Barcelona, the kind that hinted at the end of winter and the promise of a new beginning. The city was awake early, its streets bustling with commuters and the faint aroma of fresh coffee drifting from corner cafés. Today was match day—the day when Elian Slade would make his long-awaited La Liga debut for Barcelona.
At the Nou Camp, preparations were already in full swing. The stadium, a modern coliseum of blue and garnet, was buzzing with anticipation. Outside the tunnels, dedicated fans gathered in colorful scarves and jerseys, their breath visible in the crisp air as they chanted and waited. Banners waved, and excited murmurs filled the air; this was not just another match—it was the day when the wonder kid from Manchester City, who had already racked up twenty goals in the season in other competitions, would finally add his name to the La Liga scoresheet.
