Very good rhythm in the circulation in midfield
Although in the areas close to the area the team has been unsuccessful in terms of decision-making, it must be recognized that the pace of circulation in the center of the field has been spectacular. Many plays have been stitched together with first-touch passes forming triangles to facilitate the teammate’s ball exit. Xavi should be very proud of the work of his players in this aspect.
Xavi hits full with the changes
Xavi has been completely successful with the changes. The goals of the culé team have come thanks to Memphis and Ferran, two players who started the match sitting on the bench. Gavi and Auba’s match was not particularly good and the Catalan coach knew when and how to replace them.
three essential points
It was essential to win today. It was the perfect game to show that the team is still on the right track. That the month of February was not a mirage and Barcelona is ready to reach the highest possible position it can in the league championship. This Barça looks good and today Xavi’s team has shown it again with and without the ball.
Ter Stegen is not the one that was…
The German goalkeeper is beginning to become a headache for Barça. He used to stand out because Barça won points thanks to his stops. Today the opposite happens, and that is that the team has lost points for their mistakes. Today there has been nothing successful in Elche’s goal. He has half corrected it with a spectacular stop to a point-blank shot by Pere Milla. One of lime and one of sand.
Gavi very lost in the band
Gavi is an extraordinary footballer but when he plays so close to the wing many of his virtues disappear. His ability to filter passes is replaced by his ability to break free. In both he is quite good, but his ability to look for the pass is superior to his ability to receive it. He feels more comfortable in midfield and it shows.
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