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Coming off impressive wins against Inter Milan and Napoli, respectively, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona were both in high spirits as they walked on to the Wanda Metropolitano tonight for game week 29 of La Liga.
Both coaches had decided to make several changes to the starting lineups, keeping in mind the hectic nature of the football calendar this season.
And as expected most of the game was extremely cagey and intense, with Barcelona somehow finding a way through courtesy of Ilkay Gundogan and Robert Lewandowski, who combined in the final-third to set up Joao Félix for the opening goal.
The second half was much easier, though, as Barcelona found their footing brilliantly. Lewandowski was at the heart of it all, scoring a sensational volley early in the second half, and then assisting Fermin Lopez for the third with a solid cross.
An excellent way to call curtains before the international break for Barcelona, who will now eye the PSG clash more than ever.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen: 7
Poor distribution on all levels today from ter Stegen, who often tried to go direct and chose his receiver poorly. Also took too much time on the ball at other times, with Gundogan screaming for the ball completely unmarked.
Made one absolute screamer of a save in the second half, though, and should be credit for the same.
Jules Kounde: 8
Kounde continued his impressive streak as the right-back tonight, taking care of Samuel Lino, Reinildo Mandava, and Rodrigo Riquelme almost single-handedly. Solid in possession, too, and almost won a penalty with his efforts.
Ronald Araujo: 8
A bit questionable with some of his defensive decisions early on, almost costing the team a penalty. But did superbly well to deal with Morata, much like Osimhen by staying close to him and not allowing him to contest duels.
Pau Cubarsí: 7.5
Exceptionally solid in defence, clearing every single pass, cross, or shot thrown his way.
Hector Fort: 7
Quietly had a rather impressive game, even though he made some…
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Author : Udhav Arora
Publish date : 2024-03-17 21:56:24
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