Barça’s 1×1 against Alavés

Little work, but well resolved thanks to its good placement. Successful in the lateral centers and precise with the foot.

Missed opportunity the day he rested Alves. Very innocent in defensive actions, conceding dangerous lateral fouls, and not very determined in offense.

He transmitted defensive security thanks to his physical power in a game without fanfare, although he lacked more daring with the ball when he started from behind.

He commanded defense, controlled the incisive Joselu and gave a sense of danger in attack from set pieces, although he missed the clearest chance in front of goal before the 0-1.

His great cross to Ferran Torres was key in Frenkie de Jong’s winning goal. Until then, a couple of defensive corrections helping the centre-backs had been his best contribution. In attack he appeared little, but he did it when he was most needed.

Another fundamental appearance in the decisive play of the game by stealing the ball and touching it quickly. He moved the ball well and facilitated a clean start from behind. Life was not complicated when he was pressed.

Xavi has asked him to break lines with driving and to join the attack in the lateral centers. It’s not that he was having a great game, but he was at the right time and in the right place to score the final 0-1.

The one who contributed the most brilliance in the construction when his colleagues were able to find him between the lines. Without being his most precise game, the plays of hope came out of his boots.

Another who was seen when he was most needed after a gray game. He distanced himself behind his pair’s back reading Alba’s pass and gave the goal to Frenkie de Jong.

ESPESP match in which he fought with the central defenders of Alavés to receive a ball that never reached him.

You can not deny him courage to face rivals, but always too fast and making bad decisions. No precision on lateral centers.

His input improved the team. He brought more control and speed in the combination to help make Alavés hesitate.

He took advantage of his minutes providing intensity and movements to disconcert the Alavés defense.

He entered after the 0-1 to strengthen the defense overlooked before the last aerial balls hung by Alavés.