Marc Pubill returns to his “home” to try to regain his best form
Atlético de Madrid faces Levante on Saturday, October 31, and the match will not be just another match for the colchonero team. For the Catalan Chema G. Fuente, the appointment with Levante has a special meaning: it is the stadium where he made his debut in the First Division and where he began his professional career. Pubill, who is 18 years old today, will return to the Ciutat de València with the intention of showing that he can shine again.
Pubill began his career at RCD Espanyol, but it was at Levante where he made the necessary leap to become a professional. He joined the Valencian club's youth team in 2020, from Nàstic de Manresa, and his time through the structure was meteoric. With 42 official matches in total, 11 of them in the First Division and 31 in the Second Division (24 as a starter), the player scored a goal and gave an assist in the second category, contributing to the team's promotion to the highest category. Levante also benefited financially from his transfer to Almería, which generated around 8.4 million euros, with 25% of the amount retained by the Valencian club.
Pubill's debut in the Primera was memorable. In the Valencian derby against Valencia CF, coach Alessio Lisci put him in the starting lineup despite the lack of players. Despite the 3‑4 defeat, the young man showed a great performance and, in a later interview, he recalled the moment with emotion: "I will always remember this moment. I don't like losing at all. If the team loses I can't go home happy, no matter how it goes for me... In the hotel talk I was very nervous, but I felt prepared and little by little I have been developing. The fans always give extra strength and an important push on the field."
After his time at Almería, Pubill signed for Atlético de Madrid. Now, with the arrival of Cuti Romero to the club, the competition for the right-back position has intensified. The player has had to move to other positions, such as right back, in some games, and it is expected that on Saturday he will be able to continue in that area.
Atlético de Madrid, which seeks to consolidate its position in the table, will count on Pubill's experience in a match that promises to be a challenge for both the team and the player. Pubill's return to his “home” not only represents a sentimental return, but also an opportunity to show that he can return to his best level and contribute to the success of the club.