El cel estava cobert de núvols grisos que anunciaven l'enfarinada suau que emboirava l'horitzó.

The sky was covered with gray clouds that announced the gentle snowfall that blurred the horizon.

El campament d'entrenament, unes cabanes de fusta al voltant d'un gran camp nevat, es trobava a les afores de Barcelona.

The training camp, a few wooden cabins around a large snowy field, was located on the outskirts of Barcelona.

L'ambient era fred però vibrant; l'esperit de Carnaval es respirava a l'aire.

The atmosphere was cold but vibrant; the spirit of Carnival was in the air.

Els joves esportistes de l'escola havien arribat fa dos dies per preparar-se per la pròxima temporada.

The young athletes from the school had arrived two days earlier to prepare for the upcoming season.

Entre ells, tres figures destacaven: Oriol, Laia i Montserrat.

Among them, three figures stood out: Oriol, Laia, and Montserrat.

Oriol era qui més ansietat experimentava.

Oriol was the one who experienced the most anxiety.

Somiava amb ser reconegut pel seu talent al futbol i obtenir un lloc al primer onze.

He dreamed of being recognized for his football talent and earning a place in the starting eleven.

Però, pagava un preu: el seu dubte intern el devorava.

But he paid a price: his internal doubt was consuming him.

La presència de Laia, la capitana confiada, i la competitivitat de Montserrat, que gaudia superant-se cada dia, sovint el deixaven sotmès a l'ombra.

The presence of Laia, the confident captain, and the competitiveness of Montserrat, who enjoyed surpassing herself every day, often left him overshadowed.

Durant l'estada al campament, Laia liderava els entrenaments amb determinació.

During the stay at the camp, Laia led the training sessions with determination.

Oriol admirava com motivava l'equip, però no podia evitar sentir-se eclipsat.

Oriol admired how she motivated the team, but he couldn't help feeling eclipsed.

Alhora, Montserrat sempre estava disposada a demostrar que podia més.

At the same time, Montserrat was always ready to prove she could do more.

Oriol lluitava per mantenir el cap clar i veure el seu lloc al grup.

Oriol struggled to keep a clear head and see his place in the group.

Una tarda, el sol es va deixar entreveure a través dels núvols, i els raigs il·luminaven el camp de manera màgica.

One afternoon, the sun peeked through the clouds, and the rays illuminated the field in a magical way.

El moment crític arribà en un partit amistós.

The critical moment arrived in a friendly match.

Oriol conduïa la pilota cap a l'àrea contrària; el cor li bategava amb força.

Oriol was driving the ball toward the opposing goal area; his heart was pounding.

La decisió havia arribat: enfrontar-se al porter pel glòria personal o passar la pilota a Montserrat?

The decision had come: to face the goalkeeper for personal glory or pass the ball to Montserrat?

Oriol es va aturar un instant, que li semblà etern.

Oriol stopped for a moment, which seemed eternal.

Va veure Montserrat ben posicionada, el camí lliure per al gol.

He saw Montserrat well-positioned, the path clear for a goal.

Va tancar els ulls un segon, respirà profundament, i passà la pilota.

He closed his eyes for a second, breathed deeply, and passed the ball.

La reacció va ser espontània i glamurosa; la pilota va entrar a la porteria amb èxit.

The reaction was spontaneous and glamorous; the ball successfully entered the goal.

L'equip esclatà d'alegria, Oriol fou aixecat en el aire.

The team erupted with joy, and Oriol was lifted into the air.

El reconeixement de l'entrenador no es féu esperar, i les paraules van ser clares: "Oriol, avui has demostrat el que significa ser part d'un equip. Estic orgullós de tu."

The coach's recognition didn't take long, and the words were clear: "Oriol, today you've shown what it means to be part of a team. I am proud of you."

Aquell dia Oriol va aprendre que el veritable triomf no depèn d'una sola persona.

That day Oriol learned that true triumph does not depend on a single person.

L'individualisme havia quedat enrere; l'autèntic valor estava en el treball conjunt.

Individualism had been left behind; the true value was in teamwork.

Amb un somriure il·luminant el seu rostre, Oriol es va sentir parteix de l'equip, enfortit i amb confiança renovada.

With a smile lighting up his face, Oriol felt part of the team, strengthened, and with renewed confidence.

La nevada cessava, però el camp quedava ja per sempre un lloc de victòries compartides.

The snowfall stopped, but the field remained forever a place of shared victories.