# Barcelona's €80m CB Problem | Are They Better Than Gerard Martín?

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Podcast: [The Barcelona Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-barcelona-podcast-743286)
Published: 2026-03-27T05:53:10+00:00
Episode link: https://art19.com/shows/the-barcelona-podcast
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## Resource

On episode 799, Barcelona are gearing up to upgrade their centre-backs, particularly on the left. Here's the problem - they have to be able to afford him and he has to be better than Gerard Martin. Are Barcelona about to make an €80m mistake

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