Israeli teenager Orian Goren named in Barcelona's El Clásico squad, unused in 2-1 loss
Orian Goren, 17, became the first Israeli named in a Barcelona squad for El Clásico, after Dani Olmo's injury. He stayed on the bench as Real Madrid won 2-1.
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The story, neutrally told
Right · 2Israeli midfielder Orian Goren, 17, was named in FC Barcelona's squad for Sunday's El Clásico against Real Madrid, the 10th round of La Liga, and is described as the first Israeli player included in a squad for the fixture. The Jerusalem PostRC “becoming the first Israeli player to be included in a squad for one of the most prestigious and widely watched matches in world soccer” Read at The Jerusalem Post ↗ JNSR “became the first Israeli player named to an El Clásico squad on Sunday, according to Israeli media” Read at JNS ↗ Right · 1He did not play: he was an unused substitute as Barcelona lost 2-1 at home. JNSR “remaining an unused substitute as FC Barcelona lost 2-1 at home to Real Madrid” Read at JNS ↗ Right · 1Kylian Mbappé scored both Real Madrid goals, including the late winner, and Raphinha scored Barcelona's goal; the result cut Barcelona's lead in La Liga to three points. JNSR “Kylian Mbappé scored both goals for Real Madrid, including the late winner, while Raphinha scored Barcelona’s lone goal.” Read at JNS ↗
Right · 1The Jerusalem Post, in a piece credited to Walla! Sports, said his inclusion came mainly because of an injury to midfielder Dani Olmo, expected to keep him out for several weeks, but also reflected coach Hansi Flick's confidence in him. The Jerusalem PostRC “Goren's inclusion comes primarily as a result of Dani Olmo's injury, which is expected to keep the Spanish midfielder sidelined for several weeks.” Read at The Jerusalem Post ↗ Right · 1JNS said it was his first inclusion in Barcelona's senior squad for a competitive match; he had played in preseason games, was among the academy players presented at the Joan Gamper Trophy, and trained with the first team. JNSR “Sunday marked Goren’s first inclusion in Barcelona’s senior squad for a competitive match.” Read at JNS ↗ Right · 1Goren was born in Savyon, joined La Masia in 2023 from Maccabi Petah Tikva, and plays for reserve side Barça Atlètic, coached by Juliano Belletti, where he is a regular starter; he recently debuted for Israel's under-21 team. JNSR “joined Barcelona’s La Masia academy in 2023 from Maccabi Petah Tikva and now plays for the club’s reserve team, Barça Atlètic”“Goren recently made his debut for Israel’s under-21 national team” Read at JNS ↗
Right · 1Citing Marca, the Jerusalem Post said he trained under Flick on Friday and Saturday; it also noted that Gai Assulin was earlier part of Barcelona's senior squad, appearing in the Copa del Rey but never in a La Liga match. The Jerusalem PostRC “The midfielder trained on Friday and Saturday under the guidance of the German coach.”“Assulin made appearances for the Catalan club in the Copa del Rey but never played for Barcelona in a La Liga match.” Read at The Jerusalem Post ↗ Right · 1Also in the squad was Alex Campos, on his first league call-up; Barcelona were without Olmo, Eric Garcia, Jules Koundé, Andreas Christensen and Roony Bardghji through injury. The Jerusalem PostRC “Another young player included in Barcelona's squad is Alex Campos, who has received his first league call-up”“Barcelona will face Real Madrid without several injured players, including Dani Olmo, Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen, and Roony Bardghji.” Read at The Jerusalem Post ↗
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- Framing
- Both Israeli outlets treat the call-up as a national sporting milestone, leading with Goren's 'first Israeli' status and his path from Israel to Barcelona.
- Emphasis
- Historic first for an Israeli player, Flick's confidence, Goren's Israeli roots and youth-team success; JNS adds the match result.
- Leaves out or plays down
- The Jerusalem Post, published before the match, does not report the result; neither outlet quotes Barcelona or Goren directly.
- Charged language
- “makes history”“From Israel to Camp Nou”
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“Israeli midfielder Orian Goren, 17, makes history with a Barcelona El Clasico call-up” — The Jerusalem Post
“Israel’s youth soccer teams have also achieved international success” — JNS
What every side reports
- Orian Goren, 17, was named in Barcelona's El Clásico squad on Sunday.
- He is described as the first Israeli player named in an El Clásico squad.
- His call-up followed Dani Olmo's injury.
- He plays for Barça Atlètic and trained with the first team.
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From Israel to Camp Nou: Israeli teenager Orian Goren named to Barcelona squad for El Clasico
Celebratory Pre-match piece (Walla! Sports) presenting the call-up as historic and a sign of Flick's faith, while noting Olmo's injury as the main reason.
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Orian Goren becomes first Israeli named to El Clásico squad
Neutral Short post-match report stressing the first-Israeli milestone, noting he did not play, with background on his career.
- 25 Oct 14:56 First The Jerusalem PostRC From Israel to Camp Nou: Israeli teenager Orian Goren named to Barcelona squad for El Clasico
- 26 Oct 08:26 +17h 30m JNSR Orian Goren becomes first Israeli named to El Clásico squad
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