Disaster Debut: Fran Gonzalez Fights Back Tears After Late Valencia Winner Shatters Dream Start

Fran Gonzalez nearly in tears after conceding late Valencia winner on his debut

Barcelona can't fully capitalize on shock Real Madrid loss with Vinícius  missed penalty | AP News

With Thibaut Courtois and Andriy Lunin both unavailable, Fran Gonzalez was forced into the starting goalkeeper role against Valencia.

Sunday’s game at the Bernabeu marked the 19-year-old’s debut for Real Madrid’s first team.

It didn’t start well, though, as he conceded just 15 minutes in, and then again in stoppage time, with Hugo Duro’s late goal sealing a 2-1 loss for Los Blancos.

Barcelona can't fully capitalize on shock Real Madrid loss with Vinícius  missed penalty | AP News

it was clear how much it affected the youngster — he looked on the verge of tears.

Fran Gonzalez nearly in tears after conceding late Valencia winner on his debut

Tough debut, to say the least.