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Dani Olmo‘s arrival at Barcelona was the discuss of final summer season’s switch window. The controversy raged: Nico Williams or Dani Olmo? Many favored Williams as a consequence of his sturdy relationship with Lamine Yamal, however in the end, the membership’s sporting director and Hansi Flick opted for the then-Leipzig participant. Six video games into his Barcelona profession, that call appears like a masterstroke.
Towards Espanyol, making his return to the beginning eleven after a month-long harm layoff, Olmo delivered one other distinctive efficiency, scoring two targets. “Olmo is a superb participant who can rating targets between the strains – that’s what we would like,” stated Flick earlier than the sport. His goal-scoring skill, beforehand unseen at his earlier golf equipment, has been a revelation. He now has 5 targets in six video games for Barcelona.
Each match showcases Olmo’s distinctive expertise. Whereas Lamine Yamal’s rise to international stardom is plain, Olmo’s contributions are equally spectacular. Olmo’s first aim was arrange by a surprising outside-of-the-foot go from Yamal, whereas an earlier backheel go to Fort, although in the end unsuccessful, additional highlighted their on-field chemistry. Every recreation gives spectacular moments for the followers.
Barcelona’s 3-1 victory towards Espanyol
Oriol Romeu is solidifying his place within the beginning eleven, his contributions proving basic. His urgent forces turnovers, strengthens the midfield, and disrupts the opposition’s assaults.
He additionally displayed spectacular assist-making skill, offering a key go for Raphinha’s second aim, mirroring an analogous help to Lewandowski earlier within the week. His substitution was noticeable, and dislodging him from the beginning lineup might be a problem.
Barcelona’s distinctive offside entice continues to be a key defensive weapon, irritating opponents all through the league. Espanyol had two targets disallowed by VAR (Jofre and Tejero), including to the 9 targets already dominated out for Barcelona’s opponents this season.
Barcelona’s efficiency dipped noticeably within the second half. After a dominant first half (3-0), their depth waned, permitting Espanyol (beneath Manolo González) to scale back the deficit and have two additional targets disallowed. This drop-off in efficiency will certainly have involved Flick.
Upcoming matches for Barcelona
Barcelona will subsequent journey to Serbia to face Crimson Star Belgrade within the UEFA Champions League group stage on Wednesday, aiming for his or her third win. They then face Actual Sociedad away in La Liga on Sunday earlier than a break for the upcoming FIFA worldwide window. They’ll return to motion internet hosting Celta de Vigo.
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