For all the talent we have on the pitch at times I feel as though Xavi doesn’t have them playing to their potential. Not a fan of his approach to this one either. If you’re going to do three at the back then do it. Sure Sergi got an assist, but IMO that goal was down to Raphinha and Sergi didn’t offer a lot. IMO Frenkie would have offered more. I think Alba or Balde in a four man back line would have offered more than Alonso. And not sure what goal I’m seeing the media calling Pique out for. First goal he was clearly marking Dzeko and Garcia and Gavi should be picking up that run in behind. Gavi did, but Garcia didn’t pick it up and was seemingly marking no one. On top of that, and not to take away from Lautaro Martinez who had two excellent moments with his goal and assist, Garcia‘s defending was poor on their second goal.
Looks like it’s another season of the Europa League. At least we went out in the group of death and they went down fighting. League needs to take precedence now.