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Lionel Messi was once again Barcelona’s standout player in the 3-0 win over Elche, while Martin Braithwaite put on a decent performance, providing two assists.
Ter Stegen: He did not have to make notable stops, despite the fact that Elche had tried on more than one occasion to score. But since they couldn’t shoot on goal, it was an easy night for the Barça goalkeeper.
Mingueza: He suffered a lot, especially in the first half with the Argentine midfielder Rigoni, causing him many problems on the wing. However, the young winger eventually settled into the game as he gained confidence and made various contributions in attack.
Pique: The deputy captain continues to regain his rhythm after his long absence. In his third game as a starter since his return, he handled things well behind, recovering several balls thanks to smart anticipation and air force. He also did well when kicking the ball forward from behind.
Umtiti: He was to blame for leaving a gap for Lucas Boye in Elche’s clearest opportunity four minutes into the game. But luckily for the French defender, Boye could only get his shot flying. The Frenchman put the error behind him and put on a solid performance from there. There were some concerns after he had to receive some attention after feeling some discomfort in his inner left thigh in the second half, but he was able to return to the field of play shortly after.
Sunrise: The full-back scored a goal like a center forward after taking advantage of a masterful header from Braithwaite in the 72nd minute. He played well down the left wing and was always looking to free Pedri from the front.
Pjanic: He was replaced by Dembélé at halftime. Although he was not the terrible one with the ball, his game without the ball is a disaster. The Bosnian is always poorly positioned and does not contribute enough to cover his back.
From Jong: Skillfully he lasted 90 minutes on the pitch without receiving a warning that would have put him out of Saturday’s game against Sevilla. His set-up game on Messi’s second goal was indicative of his star quality as he dribbled from the midline, beating three defenders en route, before delivering the key pass to the captain. It’s a shame it doesn’t have more continuity.
Pedri: He showed incredible versatility, playing in every position in the midfield, even occasionally in the role of a holding midfielder. It may not have been his best game, but his presence is always valued by the team, which depends a lot on his talent these days.
Trincao: As we have become accustomed to seeing with Vinicius at Real Madrid, Trincao seems to do everything well but he lacks the shot. He had two clear chances in the first half against the Elche Badia goalkeeper, and both ended badly. Even so, he was Barcelona’s outstanding player in the first half and the one who offered the most in attack. After the break, his performance declined and he was eventually substituted in the 65th minute.
Messi: A typical commanding performance of the captain, who scored the first two goals and played his role in the third. The double against Elche raises his league tally to 18 and leads the race for Pichichi.
Braithwaite: He gave two assists: the first a skillful pass with Messi’s heel on the first goal and the second a great header that allowed Alba to score with ease. The fact that he did not score himself will be frustrating, but he has raised his hand to start against Sevilla on Saturday. Apart from his valuable contributions in attack, he also made a great effort when Barcelona defended.
Barcelona replacements:
Dembélé: After replacing Pjanic at half-time, he played the first fifteen minutes on the left wing and the half on the right. Despite not having much direct involvement, he often forced Elche to keep at least two men on top, leaving room for his teammates.
Sergio Busquets: The veteran’s entrance gave security to his companions. A textbook cameo while keeping order in midfield.
Lenglet: Koeman gave him fifteen minutes on the field to regain confidence after the penalty he gave to Cádiz.
Dest: He played as a left-back, replacing Alba and gave a great assist to Griezmann, who crashed the ball against the crossbar when he only had Badia to beat in the final minutes.
Griezmann: It’s unclear if it was bad luck or simple ineptitude, but his aforementioned mistake was painful to watch.
Source: m.allfootballapp.com
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