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Will Barcelona star Ansu Fati play for Spain or Portugal? National eligibility explained

The youngster, who has been taken under the wing of Lionel Messi, could potentially play for three international teams

Ansu Fati has caused a stir in Spain this season after being handed a role in the Barcelona first team alongside the Catalan club's household names.

The teenager, who turns 17 on Halloween, has been starting games alongside Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez, showing no signs of fear by hitting two goals in his first three appearances in La Liga.

Naturally, Barca fans are excited by the prospect of another teen prodigy and his replacement by Lionel Messi in their Champions League opener against Borussia Dortmund provided a symbolic image.