Nicolás Blanco

Attacking Midfielder (R) - Barcelona U18
3 Dec 2028
Sunday
Process

Events

93
  1. Left out as Lamine Yamal was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Lamine Yamal was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  2. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  3. Left out as Lamine Yamal was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Lamine Yamal was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  4. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  5. Left out as Gabriel Jesus was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Gabriel Jesus was preferred — longer time settled at the club.
    Cause
    Still inside the settling-in window after his recent move.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  6. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  7. He has started to want: To be paid what he is worth

    Mind
  8. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  9. Breakthrough into the senior squad

  10. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  11. Left out as Lamine Yamal was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Lamine Yamal was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  12. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  13. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  14. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  15. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Serious
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  16. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  17. Left out as Lamine Yamal was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Lamine Yamal was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  18. Named Player of the Match

  19. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  20. Praised by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  21. Clashed with Mateo Ruiz over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  22. Left out as Raphinha was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Raphinha was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  23. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  24. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  25. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  26. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  27. Left out as Lamine Yamal was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Lamine Yamal was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  28. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  29. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  30. Left out as Gabriel Jesus was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Gabriel Jesus was preferred — longer time settled at the club.
    Cause
    Still inside the settling-in window after his recent move.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  31. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  32. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  33. Clashed with Mateo Ruiz over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  34. Left out as Anthony Gordon was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Anthony Gordon was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  35. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  36. Left out as Lamine Yamal was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Lamine Yamal was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  37. Named Player of the Match

  38. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  39. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  40. Left out as Lamine Yamal was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Lamine Yamal was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  41. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  42. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  43. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  44. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  45. Clashed with Mateo Ruiz over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  46. Left out as Lamine Yamal was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Lamine Yamal was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  47. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  48. Left out as Gabriel Jesus was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Gabriel Jesus was preferred — longer time settled at the club.
    Cause
    Still inside the settling-in window after his recent move.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  49. Named Player of the Match

  50. Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  51. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  52. Given a personal development plan

  53. Left out as Lamine Yamal was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Lamine Yamal was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  54. Named Player of the Match

  55. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  56. Board loan-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Young talent needs competitive matches to develop
    Who
    Board
  57. He has started to want: His place back

    Mind
  58. He has started to want: First-team football

    Mind
  59. He got what he wanted: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  60. Clashed with Mateo Ruiz over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  61. Left out as Lamine Yamal was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Lamine Yamal was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  62. Named Player of the Match

  63. Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  64. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  65. Left out as Lamine Yamal was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Lamine Yamal was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  66. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  67. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  68. Clashed with Mateo Ruiz over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  69. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  70. Settling well into the dressing room

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.
  71. He has come to believe: Bad blood between them

    Mind
  72. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  73. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  74. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  75. Returned to full training after injury

    Minor
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
  76. Clashed with Mateo Ruiz over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  77. Clashed with Mateo Ruiz over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  78. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  79. Clashed with Mateo Ruiz over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  80. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Serious
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  81. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  82. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  83. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  84. He never got into the team on loan

    Minor
    Cause
    4 appearances (1 starts) · 6.54 average rating
  85. Returned from loan

    Decision
    Movement
    Cádiz → Barcelona
  86. He has started to want: To stay where he is playing

    Mind
  87. He has started to want: To prove himself at his parent club

    Mind
  88. Joined on loan

    Decision
    Movement
    Barcelona → Cádiz · 64.0K
  89. Loan listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Needs regular first-team football to develop
    Who
    Alonso José
  90. He has come to believe: His word is worth nothing

    Mind
  91. He has come to believe: The two of them clashed

    Mind
  92. He has come to believe: This is where he broke through

    Mind
  93. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind