The midfielder again made too many mistakes and the team improved after his substitution.
Another visit to the dentist for Barcelona in Vallecas, where the Catalans suffer to save a point against Rayo Vallecano.
The ones from Madrid came out with more intensity and made things difficult for Barça in a terrible first half for Xavi’s team. The Blaugrana left at halftime with losses thanks to a goal from Unai López, assisted by Iñaki Peña.
VIDEO SUMMARY OF THE 1-1 IN VALLECAS
In the second half it became clear that Barcelona’s recipe for improvement is to play without Oriol Romeu. Gundogan’s entry for the former Girona player changed the face of the Liga champions, who leveled with an own goal from Lejeune after a cross from Balde.
The best of the visitors was on display when De Jong, Pedri and Gundogan were able to work together in the center of the pitch, but it was not enough for the Catalans to take the win.
Xavi Hernández cannot turn off the alarm in a Barcelona that condemns him for the same mistakes in every match. The lack of punch, the problems in moving the ball and the impatience to control difficult moments again hampered the Barça team.
Next one, Goal look at the 1×1 of Barcelona against Rayo in Madrid.
Source: Goal