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Orian Goren, 17, named in Barcelona's Clásico squad

An Israeli report traces his path from Maccabi Petah Tikva to Barcelona, with a youth coach explaining what makes him stand out.

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0:35The report identifies Goren's Clásico squad selection as a first for an Israeli footballer.
0:52Guy Luzon credits Goren's intelligence, work ethic and understanding of the game.
1:45Goren played at Maccabi Petah Tikva before moving with his family to Barcelona at 11.
2:30The report describes social-media opposition to the Israeli player's inclusion in the squad.
3:24Goren also volunteers as a leader in Barcelona's Israeli Scouts movement.

A place in Barcelona's squad for a meeting with Real Madrid is not the same as stepping onto the field. But for Orian Goren, the 17-year-old Israeli player at the center of this pre-match report, the selection itself marks a significant step.

Israel's Kan News, part of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, reports that Goren became the first Israeli footballer named in a senior squad for El Clásico, the name given to Barcelona's matches against Real Madrid. Yoav Borovitch's October 25 report focuses on the anticipation before the game, rather than documenting an appearance.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick sets the scene at a press conference: "It's the best game our sport offers in the world." Israel under-21 coach Guy Luzon then offers a more individual assessment, praising Goren's intelligence, hard work and understanding of the game. Luzon interprets the call-up as evidence of Flick's confidence in him.

Goren grew up in Savyon and played at Maccabi Petah Tikva before his family moved to Barcelona when he was 11, according to the report. The segment traces his progress through the club's youth ranks and includes a social-media comparison with Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona's Dutch midfielder.

The report also describes pro-Palestinian social-media posts opposing the Israeli player's inclusion. Family friend Yoni Monso characterizes the response as a hostile campaign and discusses the excitement surrounding the call-up among people who know Goren in Barcelona.

Away from football, the closing section introduces another part of his routine: volunteering as a leader in Barcelona's Israeli Scouts movement. Monso describes the group as a focal point for the city's Israeli and Jewish community.