It was great to see what everyone is expecting of messi, with the ball @ his feet. Even off the ball movement, as usual, just putting himself into those open pockets of space, to hurt his opponents.
I agree, suarez was non-existant in the game, but was that his role? if he is a decoy/pushing & distracting/stretching the defenders & midfielders just a few yards - to create those pockets for messi to roam... not sure. Yeah, im not a suarez fan either, but he can & will punish you, so they cover him.
pique & mostly ter stegen prevented the game from being a blow out.
Marcelo is continuing to have great performances in my eyes. I always thought he was pretty good, but did he really start blossoming under zidane or was it playing with his brazilian side... he is just full of confidence & creativity......his crosses are a joy to watch.... cant believe defenders are giving him so much space. his work rate is impressive.... Mandzukic like, end to end.
i still believe barcelona are missing the dani alves service into the box.
Ramos continues to validate his thug status.... despite me wanting him on my team if i had a choice!