The Mini Estadi buzzed with anticipation on the crisp September evening when Mateo would make his debut for the reserve team in the Segunda División B.
The stadium, though smaller than the iconic Camp Nou, carried its own special atmosphere as the traditional home of the club's reserve and youth teams. The 15,000-seat venue had witnessed countless debuts of future stars, and tonight would add another chapter to its storied history.
Mateo sat in the dressing room, methodically preparing for what would be the most significant match of his career to date.
At fifteen years old, he was about to become the youngest player ever to represent the reserve team in competitive football, a milestone that carried both honor and immense pressure.
The dressing room itself reflected the professional standards of elite football, with individual stations for each player, advanced climate control, and motivational displays featuring the club's greatest achievements.
