DBasia.news – FC Barcelona won 5-1 through two goals and two assists given by Lionel Messi. This makes the Blaugrana return to the top of the LaLiga standings after against Real Valladolid at Camp Nou, Wednesday (10/30) early morning Western Indonesian Time.
Ernesto Valverde’s rotation was done even though Barcelona took a long break because the El Clasico match against Real Madrid was postponed last weekend. Ansu Fati replaces Antoine Griezmann’s front line, while Arturo Vidal fills the post Arthur Melo used to occupy.
While Real Valladolid directed by Sergio Gonzalez played with tactics 4-5-1, stacking five midfielders in midfield to prop up Sergi Guardiola, the lone striker when counterattacking.
Valladolid’s plans to survive and rely on counterattacks have failed since the second minute of the match began. Clement Lenglet, the Barca defender, scored when Lionel Messi provided an assist from a corner kick. Barca winning 1-0.
Barca dominates possession. But, Valladolid played efficiently to take advantage of opportunities when scoring the equalizer in the 15th minute.
Starting from a free-kick situation, Kiko Olivas was able to take advantage of the carelessness of Barca’s backline and the negligence of Marc-Andre ter Stegen to score. Olivas grabbed the ball and changed position to 1-1.
Not even 30 minutes the match lasted, Barca was back ahead by utilizing the control of the ball they have. Again, Messi provided assists with his precise vision and operatives. This time, La Pulga bounced the ball into the Valladolid penalty box, passed the opposing defenders, and Vidal struck the ball from the second line. 2-1 Barca back ahead.
Messi is really on fire in this fight. After giving two assists, the Argentine superstar scored himself on 34 minutes through a free-kick. His strike was perfect and the former Barca goalkeeper, Jordi Masip, could not bear much fruit to prevent it. Barca won 3-1 and this score lasted until the first half ended.
In the second half nicks, Barcelona added. Real Valladolid has played quite well and is brave enough to have the initiative to control the ball, however, differences in individual quality, plus support from host supporters, made it difficult for Valladolid to score again.
The inclusion of Pablo Hervias and Enes Unal in the second round, replacing Anuar Mohamed and Oscar Plano, did not change the situation for Valladolid. In fact, Barca scored two additional goals in two minutes in minutes 75 and 77.
A goal in the 75th minute was scored by Messi after receiving a pass from Ivan Rakitic, who only came on in the 60th minute replacing Frenkie de Jong. Then two minutes later Suarez scored when receiving the third assist from Messi in this match. 5-1 Barca is getting further away.
After Suarez’s goal there were no more goals in the second half at Camp Nou. Barcelona won a landslide 5-1 win over Real Valladolid and returned to the top of LaLiga.
Line-up:
Barcelona (4-3-3): Marc-Andre ter Stegen; Jordi Alba (Sergi Roberto 78′), Clement Lenglet, Gerard Pique, Nelson Semedo; Frenkie de Jong (Ivan Rakitic 60′), Sergio Busquets, Arturo Vidal; Ansu Fati (Antoine Griezmann 63′), Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi.
Reserve Players: Neto, Sergi Roberto, Ivan Rakitic, Jean-Clair Todibo, Antoine Griezmann, Carles Alena, Carles Perez.
Coach: Ernesto Valverde
Real Valladolid (5-4-1): Jordi Masip; Nacho (Mohammed Salisu 32′), Federico Barba, Joaquin Fernandez, Kiko Olivas, Pedro Porro; Waldo Rubio, Anuar Mohamed (Pablo Hervias 53′), Michel, Oscar Plano (Enes Unal 66′); Sergi Guardiola.
Reserve Players: Andriy Lunin, Antonito, Mohammed Salisu, Enes Unal, Pablo Hervias, Jorge De Frutos, Roben Alcaraz.
Coach: Sergio Gonzalez