Raul Navascues Vicente, better known as Liberto, is one of the great prospects currently in Real Madrid's youth academy. The player, who plays for the Juvenil A team, has extended his contract until 2029.

Liberto plays as a left-back, and the truth is that he is already drawing attention at 18. He has been at the Madrid club since he was 10, and those who know him best maintain that he is very hardworking, committed, and sacrificial. His attitude is exemplary. Even the boldest compare him to Roberto Carlos.

This week has been magnificent for the Brazilian, as he managed to seal the qualification to the Youth League Final Four and, at the same time, extend his ties with Real Madrid, which is the club of his life. He is part of the well-known "class of 2007," one of the most powerful and interesting groups at the institution.

The protagonist of this story is a modern fullback. Proof of this is his great offensive projection. He never tires of constantly running up the flank. He has a great shot, and his crosses are truly wonderful. He is fast and has an impressive ability to beat defenders.

Sources from the Chamartin boardroom mention that he is a very serious piece for the club's future. They believe his name is one to follow, and it would not be surprising if, sooner rather than later, he can make the leap to the first team. In fact, Ferland Mendy, whose contract ends in 2027, is unreliable due to injuries, while Fran Garcia is on the way out. He was very close to leaving for Bournemouth.

Liberto, far from losing his humility, prefers to take it step by step and not think about what may happen in the years to come. He believes the key is to continue delivering great performances for Juvenil A, and there will be time to focus on other matters later. His next goal is to finish the current season in the best way possible. He is on track to do so.

This is something fundamental for a player who is still in the formative stage. Next season, he will almost certainly make the leap to Castilla and could be in the mix with the first team, especially if Alvaro Arbeloa remains in his current role. The Salamanca native has been giving many opportunities to the youngest players, and Florentino Perez is satisfied with that.

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