Vitor Roque Reunion: Friendly Encounter at Villamarín with a Real Betis Player

The beginning of Vitor Roque's journey at FC Barcelona has unfolded as expected: a gradual process of adaptation to a football style and system with entirely different characteristics. The Timóteo native has already accumulated 46 minutes in three appearances wearing the Barcelona jersey, featuring in LaLiga against UD Las Palmas (12'), and in the Copa del Rey against UD Barbastro (26') and Unionistas de Salamanca (8'). Unfortunately, he couldn't participate in the Spanish Supercup due to some physical discomfort, as explained by Xavi Hernández.

Now, 'Tigrinho' will get another opportunity to take the field for Barça, as he has been included in the squad selected by the Terrassa coach for the challenging clash at Benito Villamarín against Real Betis. This match might carry a special touch for the forward due to his reunion with an 'old acquaintance.' On the opposite side will be Abner Vinícius, who serves as the starting left-back for the 'verdiblanco' squad and with whom 'Vitinho' shared the field at Athletico Paranaense.

Vitor Roque and Abner Vinícius played together in a total of 28 matches (1112 minutes) until their paths diverged, with 27 appearances at 'Furaçao' and one with the Brazil U-23 national team. It's worth noting that both became integral parts of the Paraná team that reached the final of the Copa Libertadores in 2022. In that instance, the team led by Luiz Felipe Scolari came close to clinching the title but was defeated 1-0 by Flamengo, led by 'Gabigol' and company.

Their paths diverged in the winter transfer market of 2023. Abner Vinícius, after featuring in 149 matches for Athletico Paranaense, was acquired by Real Betis for a total of €7 million. On the other hand, 'Tigrinho' stayed in Brazil for one more season, leading the attack for 'Furaçao' and attracting the interest of several major European clubs, including FC Barcelona, who eventually secured his services last summer for €30 million plus €31 million if certain variables are met. It remains to be seen whether both players will cross paths on the field again, this time representing different teams.

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