Barça completed a solvent match in which they prevailed with good performance from Christensen, Ferran Torres and Sergi Roberto, who were the most outstanding protagonists. No blaugrana made big mistakes.
In the open field he acted as a libero and behaved forcefully with his fists. He returned to his clean sheet routine including a save to Ramos. The stick, yes, saved him in another.
He needed to live a calmer game than against Manchester United and he had it. He did not lavish himself in attack and maintained his position on the side without being overwhelmed. Correct no more.
One of the novelties of the eleven. He was located as a left center and did not make draft errors. He hardly ever complicated his life. He played as Christensen’s squire.
Magnificent in anticipation and placement. He acted as a right-handed center back and was superb in getting the ball out and in driving. Every day more secure and settled.
Whirlwind when it came to driving the ball, he had the order to go deep on his side. He was persevering even though he didn’t always walk away from defense. Without the ball he was unapproachable.
Single pivot. He dedicated himself to moving the ball with ease, without committing the losses that annoy Xavi the most. A fair bit of strength in the final stretch. Severely reprimanded.
The coach placed him as a left inside, another position for his cast. He was attentive to catch a rebound and open the scoring. He assisted Lewandowski at 2-0. He ended up pivoting.
It started with a lot of dynamism and with arrival. He avoided lines decisively and, as always, showed solidarity in the retreat. He maintains his enthusiasm and has more and more trade.
He came in willing to seize the opportunity and he did. He overflowed, struck and finished off. In the 1-0 he left three rivals before crossing. He was applauded by the public. He needed it.
He left the band to Balde and embedded himself almost as a second center forward. He still lacks spark and that point of reflexes that would allow him to better finish the actions. He finished nine.
For many minutes he was a pivot who unloaded balls from his back. He was able to score the first but Iza denied him. Then he triggered in the second with a dry shot. He had more chances.
He entered for De Jong. He got a card for swimming.
He gave Lewandowski a few minutes of respite.
It premiered in First Division, by Ansu Fati. He was the third nine for Barça in the game.
