Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick advised Blaugrana youngster Marc Bernal to keep a close eye on the exploits of new teammate Rodri this coming season.

This of course comes with Bernal considered by many to be the long-term future of the engine room setup in Catalunya’s capital.

Barca summer signing Rodri was for his part afforded his starting debut in the colours of the reigning Spanish champions on Sunday, for a La Liga meeting with Valencia.

En route to an eventual 5-0 rout, the World Cup winner made excellence look characteristically easy, cruising through proceedings from his berth at the base of midfield.

Rodri was ultimately hooked from proceedings just beyond the hour mark, replaced by none other than Marc Bernal. Speaking to the media following the full-time whistle at Mestalla, Hansi Flick therefore made use of the opportunity to send some advice the way of his engine room prodigy.

”Marc Bernal can learn a lot from Rodri,” Barca’s headmaster assured.