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Denis & Rakitic both played very well today (Rakitic-great). But do wonder if they balance each other enough if used together. Hopefully can

It's early-but Barca has real work to do on building play, especially in matches without Iniesta. His combination play-really lacking deep

Arda played an excellent match. But Barca really missed Neymar's ability to attack space behind a high line today. Makes team easier to play

It's one thing to have depth. It's another to rely on it to win a match away early in the season in an extremely difficult place to play

There are so many moments in a game where Rakitic takes an action & it leads you shaking your head at how good he is in so many subtle ways

SR-such an intelligent player. That inside dribble he used over & over today exploits the marker's momentum & uses it against him.Just great

Barca took a real risk not getting a new RB. But that was a calculated risk that the club had to take. SR has tremendous potential at RB

Valverde did a very effective job of using high pressing to decrease Messi's influence. Other managers should take note of this game

Any win at San Mames is a great result, especially without Iniesta/Neymar & Messi/Suarez off. Difficult match-but 3 points are what matters

Even if it means leaving the goal mouth completely open-improving the passing angle to relieve pressure is what he prioritizes.

Ter Stegen-constantly in motion after playing out the first ball in build up. Always looking to create better passing angles for teammates

One of the most uncanny things of watching MaTS play is how good he is & how aggressive he is about creating passing angles in his own box

Not too long ago-FCB's MF-so limited in mobility. Today's goal-Denis's run draws away 2 defenders. Rakitic back post

By patiently recirculating the ball across its backline-Barca forces AB's 2nd bank of 4 to break shape-leads to goal

D.Suarez so far-very effective increasing the tempo of matches & playing direct. Today-major challenge for him. How will he resist pressing?

@MigglesCalzada the team much stronger. Barca is set up very well now to play a 3-4-3 or 4-2-4 if Lucho wants depending on game situation

@MigglesCalzada playing wide alongside greater motivation from adversity that's been the key. Hope he continues playing this was as it makes

@MigglesCalzada In Lucho's set up very difficult to give the interiors great freedom. So perhaps it's the freedom in combination with

@MigglesCalzada asked him to provide tactical width which is very interesting. Perhaps that's really what he needs - a much freer role.

@MigglesCalzada in very far to the middle. That's where he's really looked good this season. Starting wide & then drifting in. Lucho hasn't