Barça’s 1×1 against Osasuna

Clean sheet to gain confidence. Little work under the sticks and security in the first pass with the foot.

Without the physique of yesteryear, but knowing how to choose the moment to wait or intervene. His deep passes always made sense.

Except for some physical discomfort that forced him to ask for the change, 62 very serious minutes to celebrate his 600th game with Barça. Good positioning, experience to advance the line and serenity with the ball.

If he needed to complete a perfect match, he has already played two in four days with the 0-0 against Galatasaray and Osasuna. Feeling of control of the situation both with the ball and without it.

Without offensive boasts in attack, perhaps because the team did not need them, and important defensive help to avoid scares.

He knew how to grip the rival leading the contention and gave the team speed with his fluidity in creation.

Although he did not play a leading role in scoring goals, he always added at the beginning of the plays and in the high pressure in the recovery.

Key to infecting his teammates with his momentum in the divided balls and with a spark to create danger. He caused the 1-0 penalty with a surprise appearance in attack.

Two goal assists for Torres and Aubameyang and a decisive serve for Riqui Puig in the 4-0 play, reading the timing of the pass with precision and class.

He did what is asked of a center forward. Intimidate the central defenders with his pressure, open spaces for his teammates with his movement and hit his only clear chance.

He put the victory on track with a penalty goal executed with class and another with quality in the definition after Dembélé’s service. He then made sense of the game with his runs and appearances.

Half an hour to recover sensations and show that he can play more minutes in this Barça.

Great goal to remember that he is still a Barça player.

A few minutes, but enough to confirm that he has the desire and spark to contribute more.

He reared his head after several games in ostracism after a brief comeback after his injury.

Deserved minutes for his attitude so that he feels part of the squad at a time of the season when he counts for little.