In his pre-match press conference, Flick discussed Cubarsi's qualities, saying he is physically very strong and has great potential to develop into a big star. As quoted by Mundo Deportivo, he said: "It's incredible how Cubarsi defends. He plays as a center-back and remains completely focused. In Bilbao, he took a throw-in with incredible power – it looked like a corner. He's on the same level as Lamine, but as a defender. He still has to develop; he's only 19, and when he gains more experience, he'll be brutal. He can play at the highest level imaginable. We're talking about a young team – Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Cubarsi… They all have incredible quality. I enjoy watching them and seeing how they develop."