Lewandowski and Dembélé’s memorable match, the main ‘culprits’ of the offensive gale that has come to Viktoria
Great choral meeting to start the Champions League on a very good foot; very well Koundé in the rearguard and well a Kessie who has shown arrival
Barça wanted to debut in the Champions League with victory at all costs. The visit of the weakest rival in the group, Viktoria Plzen, was an opportunity to add three points and good feelings and forget the dismal start last year. To do this, Xavi decided to make six changes to the eleven that started at the Sánchez Pizjuán against Sevilla: Kessie, Sergi Roberto, Ansu, De Jong, Christensen and Jordi Alba.
After not knowing defeat in his first four official matches (three wins and the initial draw against Rayo), the Vallesan coach it sought to move things and make footballers participate and feel important with a more discreet role until tonight.
GREAT STAGE
Great first half with a lethal Lewandowski, a Dembélé who was everywhere, an immense Koundé and a team carburizing well. Same tonic in the second part.
6
Ter Stegen, goalkeeper
Irrelevant
Little or nothing has been able to do in the goal of Viktoria. They have not shot him on goal beyond that action. We have not seen it, but it continues to give security.
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Sergio Roberto, defender
Bold
The one from Reus had a good first half, assisting Lewandowski and entering a lot inside. Today captain, he has perfectly understood the game and has read well when to raise. Xavi has decided to replace him at the break with the favorable score.
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Andreas Christensen, defender
pardoned
The referee had the red card in his hand to show him, but the VAR stopped the mess. He had taken an elbow from Aúpa. Apart from this action, correct and compliant, as always when he has had to be on the pitch.
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Koundé, defense
All terrain
He has picked up the physical tone very quickly and is already a leader of the defense. He has provided three assists in two games. From above he is a wonder and always goes to court when he plays. This is reliability.
6
Jordi Alba, defender
Recovered
He came from losing a lot of prominence and has recovered it in this Champions League premiere. Correct first half, without shrillness. He has been intoned in the second and has been released in attack.
6
Frenkie de Jong, midfielder
Correct
Within the general euphoria, Frenkie has maintained his position well and has provided balance. Without highlighting, fulfilling his mission.
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Kessie, midfielder
Debut
Premiere as a starter and also with Barça in the Champions League. And with ‘but’ (goal in French). Proving that he knows when he should get off the hook. Goal of being on the site. Little by little I understand the Barça game. It will go to more.
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Pedro, midfielder
Infallible
He never fails his appointment with excellence. It is wonderful to see him on the green, moving, feinting with his body. About to score a Maradonian goal. The Camp Nou loves him and it is not for less.
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Dembele, striker
Genius
Play happy. Loose. Untied. He recovers balls, assists, drives. Break opponents. The Frenchman is at a superlative level and best of all is that he has no ceiling. Two pure flag goal passes.
6
Ansu Fati, forward
Sedate
Great news your ownership. It means that the knee is progressing well. Beyond that, he has had two clear, but they have not wanted to enter. Piano piano with the homegrown player.
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Robert Lewandowski, forward
‘Messianic’
Is soon. Probably rushed. But with the euphoria these imprudence are usually committed. It leaves us with the feeling that, as with Messi, when he receives with a foot of ground he will end up with a goal. He always chooses well, associates with success, assists. Brutal.
7
Gerard Pique, defender
Risen
After not playing a single minute in the first four official matches, Xavi decided to give him the entire second half. He is not going through a good moment, but he has fulfilled (as always) on the green.
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Fernando Torres, forward
Bullfighter
He hadn’t scored for five months and he goes and impales a very difficult ball to destroy Stanek’s net. He has to gain confidence.
6
Memphis Depay, forward
Exhibitionist
He has left a couple of trademark flashes in the game of his return after all the soap opera about his possible departure. He will have it difficult to have opportunities.
6
Gavi, midfielder
overtone
He wants to eat the world and takes advantage of any time he has. Elegance and intensity in abundance.
6
Pablo Torre, midfielder
Acclaimed
It is not being an easy start of the course for him. He needs minutes at his age and today, finally, he was able to make his debut. And in Champions. Last year he played in the Tudelano field.