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Carles Alena made his comeback from injury on Sunday, as Barcelona B picked up their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Sabadell.
The midfielder started on the bench, as did Riqui Puig, for the game at the La Nova Creu Alta.
Line-up / Avui juguem amb / Hoy jugamos con:
— FC Barcelona B (@FCBarcelonaB) September 9, 2018
Jokin Ezkieta, Guillem, Chumi, J. Cuenca, Miranda, Sarsanedas (Cap.), Ballou, Monchu, Mujica, Collado, Kike Saverio.#SabadellBarçaB #ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/79ojarq6I2
Alena arrived on the hour mark as he made his long-awaited return from injury. He replaced captain Ferran Sarsanedas.
Barcelona B then went ahead on 74 minutes as Juan Miranda’s cross from the left was deflected past the Sabadell goalkeeper.
FINAAAL!
— FC Barcelona B (@FCBarcelonaB) September 9, 2018
#2bg3 | Jornada 4
⚽️ CE Sabadell - Barça B (0-1)
Gol en p.p. a centrada de Miranda
Primera victòria de la temporada, ara a per més! / ¡Primera victoria de la temporada, ahora a por más!#SabadellBarçaB #ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/MO5VI7pm3y
The visitors hung on for the win and get their first three points of the campaign.
It’s a big result after opening with two defeats, and hopefully they can kick on from here.