Xavi Hernandez has always defended Jordi Alba of criticism and the left-back, with performances like the one in the Clásico, proves him right. Unsurpassed in defense, controlling well to Rodrygowith valuable help to the central defenders if necessary, quick to reduce the intimidation of Real Madrid’s famous counterattacks, aggressive in the pressure after loss…. Alba He played one of his most solvent games in the less showy tasks, always concentrated, without forgetting to break into the attack on the left wing.
And in that he was also vital because he perfectly chose the moments in which he had to go up, play more vertically or temporize.
It does not appear in the assists section because his teammates missed some of their passes, as happened to Aubameyangbut he did put the ball where it touched.
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