Barca Blaugranes - La Liga, Round 6: FC Barcelona vs UD Las Palmas: Full Match Coverage#GraciesTitohttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47187/barca-fave.png2015-09-30T11:56:12+02:00http://www.barcablaugranes.com/rss/stream/91640722015-09-30T11:56:12+02:002015-09-30T11:56:12+02:00Barça 2-1 Las Palmas: Player Ratings
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<p>A detailed, player-by-player breakdown as Barcelona returned to winning ways against Las Palmas.</p> <p>
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<td style="vertical-align: middle; font-size: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid black;">Marc-Andre ter Stegen<br>
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<span class="statwords">Minutes played: </span><span class="statwords"><b>90</b></span>
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<div class="dots"><span class="statwords">Touches: <b>42</b></span></div>
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<span class="statwords">Passes: <b>27</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords">Pass Accuracy: <b>89</b></span><span class="statwords"><b>%</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Shots Faced: </span><span class="statwords"><b>6</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Saves Made: <b>5</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords">Clearances</span></span></span></span></span>: <b>0</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords"><i><b><span class="statwords"><i><b><span class="statwords"><i><b>Bostjan </b></i></span></b></i></span>says:</b></i></span><span class="statwords"><b><i> 7.0</i></b></span>
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<p>Much better from ter Stegen, but the clean sheet still eludes the young German. There were still instances in which he didn’t look very sure-handed, like in the 49th minute when he had to make a double-catch to secure a high cross, but he did secure it at least. Ter Stegen made five saves against Las Palmas, but the visitors’ sixth shot beat him, with some help by Pique who redirected the shot, leaving the German stranded.</p>
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<span>Sergi Roberto</span><br>
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<span class="statwords">Minutes played: <b>90</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords">Touches: <b>94</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<div class="dots"><span class="statwords">Passes: <b>72</b></span></div>
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<span class="statwords">Pass Accuracy: <b>85</b></span><span class="statwords"><b>%</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Key Passes:<b> 1</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords">Tackles: <b>5</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords">Clearances</span></span></span>: <b>0</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<div class="dots"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords">Interceptions</span>: <b>2</b></span></div>
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<span class="statwords"><i><b><span class="statwords"><i><b><span class="statwords"><i><b>Bostjan </b></i></span></b></i></span>says: </b></i></span><span class="statwords"><b><i>8.5</i></b></span>
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<p>Returning to the right side of the defense, the young Spaniard really impressed. He combined excellently with whoever was closest to him at the time, usually Munir and Rakitić, and constantly caused danger in the Las Palmas area with good passes – one of which became the assist on the opening Suarez goal. There were some missed passes also, but all in all it was a very good attacking showing by Roberto. Defensively he was also very good, making several defensive plays.</p>
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<td style="width: 50px; height: 50px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 30px; text-align: center; color: white; background-color: #a2214b;"><i>6.9</i></td>
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<span class="statwords">Minutes played: </span><span class="statwords"><b>90</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Touches: <b>97</b></span><span class="statwords"><b></b></span>
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<div class="dots"><span class="statwords">Passes: <b>80</b></span></div>
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<span class="statwords">Pass Accuracy: <b>91</b></span><span class="statwords"><b>%</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Tackles: <b>2</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords">Interceptions: <b>2</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords">Clearances: </span><span class="statwords"><b>5</b></span>
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<span class="statwords"><i><b><span class="statwords"><i><b><span class="statwords"><i><b>Bostjan </b></i></span></b></i></span>says: </b></i></span><span class="statwords"><b><i>7.0</i></b></span>
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<p>Much better from Pique who had a horror show against Celta just days ago, though he was again involved in a goal, this time deflecting a shot that would’ve otherwise probably ended in the safe hands of ter Stegen. He allowed a little bit too much space to Jonathan Viera and that was enough for the forward to put the ball into the back of the net.</p>
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<span>Marc Bartra</span><br>
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<td style="width: 50px; height: 50px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 30px; text-align: center; color: white; background-color: #a2214b;"><i>7.4</i></td>
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<span class="statwords">Minutes played: </span><span class="statwords"><b>90</b></span>
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<div class="dots"><span class="statwords">Touches: <b>104</b></span></div>
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<span class="statwords">Passes: <b>89</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords">Pass Accuracy: <b>92</b></span><span class="statwords"><b>%</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Tackles: <b>6</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<div class="dots"><span class="statwords">Interceptions: <b>1</b></span></div>
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<span class="statwords">Clearances: <b>4</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords">Key Passes</span></span></span></span></span></span></span>: </span><span class="statwords"><b>1</b></span>
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<span class="statwords"><i><b><span class="statwords"><i><b><span class="statwords"><i><b>Bostjan </b></i></span></b></i></span>says: </b></i></span><span class="statwords"><b><i>7.5</i></b></span>
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<p>Bartra’s return to form seems to be continuing right on track, as the young center-back put in another good performance. His tests were few and far between, but Bartra was able to maintain his concentration throughout. Bartra made the joint most tackles of any player on the pitch and the second most clearances.</p>
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<td style="width: 50px; height: 50px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 30px; text-align: center; color: white; background-color: #a2214b;"><i>5.9</i></td>
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<span class="statwords">Minutes played: </span><span class="statwords"><b>90</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Touches: </span><span class="statwords"><b>63</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Passes: </span><span class="statwords"><b>51</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Pass Accuracy: <b>92</b></span><span class="statwords"><b>%</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Shots/Shots on Target: <b>0/0</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords">Tackles: <b>4</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords">Interceptions: <b>3</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords">Clearances: </span><span class="statwords"><b>0</b></span>
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<span class="statwords"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords">Key Passes</span></span>: </span><b><span class="statwords">0</span></b>
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<span class="statwords"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords">Turnovers</span></span>: <b>2</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords"><i><b><span class="statwords"><i><b>Bostjan </b></i></span>says: </b></i></span><span class="statwords"><i><b>6.5</b></i></span>
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<p>Adriano had a quiet game on the left side of the defense, not making many noteworthy plays, either on offense or on defense, but he was a definite improvement over Jeremy Mathieu. Overall this was a very "Adriano" performance – not much wrong with it, but not a whole lot to get excited about either.</p>
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<td style="width: 50px; height: 50px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 30px; text-align: center; color: white; background-color: #a2214b;"><i>7.3</i></td>
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<span class="statwords">Minutes played: </span><span class="statwords"><b>90</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Touches: </span><span class="statwords"><b>56</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Passes: </span><span class="statwords"><b>48</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Pass Accuracy: <b>85</b></span><span class="statwords"><b>%</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Shots/Shots on Target: <b>1/0</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords">Tackles: <b>3</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords">Clearances: </span><span class="statwords"><b>0</b></span>
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<span class="statwords"><span class="statwords">Turnovers</span>: </span><span class="statwords"><b>1</b></span>
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<span class="statwords"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords">Aerial Duels Won</span></span></span>: </span><b><span class="statwords">0</span></b>
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<span class="statwords">Key Passes: </span><span class="statwords"><b>0</b></span>
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<span class="statwords"><span class="statwords"><span class="statwords">Fouls Won</span></span>: <b>6</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords"><i><b><span class="statwords"><i><b>Sam </b></i></span>says: </b></i></span><span class="statwords"><i><b>7.0</b></i></span>
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<div align="justify">With Mascherano in midfield, Busquets was pushed forward and asked to be more of an attacking threat than usual. He performed this job well, looking to get the ball to one of the front three whenever possible, although these passes didn’t always come off and as a result his pass success rate suffered. The midfielder also played a role in Barça’s second goal. Knowing Suárez was behind him, he produced a great dummy that allowed the ball to reach the Uruguayan. He also contributed a fair amount of defensive work with four tackles and two interceptions.</div>
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<span>Javier Mascherano</span><br>
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<span class="statwords">Touches: </span><span class="statwords"><b>99</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Passes: </span><span class="statwords"><b>85</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Pass Accuracy: <b>95</b></span><span class="statwords"><b>%</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Turnovers:</span><span class="statwords"><b> 1</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Key Passes: </span><span class="statwords"><b>2</b></span>
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<span class="statwords"><span class="statwords">Tackles</span>: <b>6</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<p>Playing in the defensive midfielder spot, Mascherano put in a very good defensive display. He completed the joint highest tackles and interceptions of any player on the pitch. However, it was his error that gave Las Palmas their goal. He lost possession close to his own box and Jonathan Viera duly finished. Aside from that, it was a good display highlighted by his accurate passing and patrolling of the back four.</p>
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<span class="statwords">Touches: <b>90</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords">Passes: </span><span class="statwords"><b>75</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Pass Accuracy: <b>81</b></span><span class="statwords"><b>%</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Shots/Shots on Target: <b>2</b></span><span class="statwords"><b>/0</b></span>
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<span class="statwords"><span class="statwords">Fouls Won</span>: <b>3</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<span class="statwords">Turnovers: </span><span class="statwords"><b>2</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Key Passes: </span><span class="statwords"><b>2</b></span>
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<span class="statwords"><i><b>Sam says: 7.5</b></i></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<p>A better performance from Rakitić as he provided the main attacking threat from midfield. Unlike his recent games, Rakitić had more of an influence in the game by looking to create chances and having a good link up play with Suárez and Neymar. His through balls twice unlocked the Las Palmas defence and although these chances weren’t converted it was promising signs the Croatian was getting back to his best form.</p>
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<span class="statwords">Pass Accuracy: <b>80</b></span><span class="statwords"><b>%</b></span>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Ugh, as all cules certainly know by now, Messi was pretty badly injured against Las Palmas. He was forced off too early in the game for a fair judgement of how he played, but hopefully he is back on the pitch before too long and I wish him a fast recovery.</p>
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<span class="statwords">Pass Accuracy: <b>84</b></span><span class="statwords"><b>%</b></span>
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<span class="statwords">Successful Dribbles: <b>0</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<p>Suarez’s performance was very good, especially in comparison to his rather poor start to the season. His two goals were probably the most memorable part of game, and he was involved in the buildup of every single attack, much more than usual in the absence of Messi. Suarez should have had a hattrick against Las Palmas, but at least he scored two. I am looking forward to seeing him step up and have an even larger presence in the game to help the team through Messi’s absence.</p>
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<span class="statwords">Pass Accuracy: <b>90%</b></span><span class="statwords"></span>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Neymar played very well and really stepped up in Messi’s absence. He continued to show effort throughout the game and made some great passes that showed his quality. Even though he ended up missing a penalty, Neymar can still be counted among the best players on the pitch against Las Palmas. I am looking forward to seeing how else he takes an even larger role in Messi’s presence.</p>
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<td style="width: 50px; height: 50px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 30px; text-align: center; color: white; background-color: #a2214b;"><i>6.7</i></td>
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<span class="statwords">Pass Accuracy: <b>69</b></span><span class="statwords"><b>%</b></span>
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<p>Munir's name was called when Messi was forced off with the injury and the youngster put in a very solid showing, creating a few chances for his teammates, one of which resulted in an assist.</p>
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<p>Not enough time for Sandro to make an impact.</p>
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<p>Not on the pitch long enough to warrant a full rating.</p>
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<td style="width: 50px; height: 50px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 30px; text-align: center; color: white; background-color: #a2214b;"><i>7.2</i></td>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hey, it’s three points, and Barca still won according to the scoreline. But ugh, Messi’s injury is worse than a loss would have been and it sucks that Leo will be out for so long. Otherwise, Bartra was decent enough, and Rakitic and Roberto were pretty good. Sergi Roberto, especially, was at least an improvement on Alves. It was also nice to see the two Suarez's goals, especially considering how Suarez hasn’t been very good this season. Did i mention that Messi’s injury sucked? Neymar stepped up alongside Suarez, though, and the two of them will continue to ensure a dangerous attack even in Messi’s absence. Fortunately, the defence didn’t lose the game for us either; their performance was adequate. Overall, though, it was a thoroughly unimpressive and forgettable game, and Messi’s injury is the only thing really worth remembering.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The rotation policy of the Barcelona coach continued and he was able to rest some of his usual starters and get the win. He made a good choice by turning to Munir when Messi went down, but Lucho will now have to find some new twist and turns to his team as the injury to Messi will expose some weaknesses in the team.</p>
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<p>This was a close one between two player, Suarez and Roberto and in the end the scorer of zero goals won it by a single vote - and it's hard to argue the result as the two were clearly the best two players on the pitch. Consing in in a distant third was Messi with 6%.</p>
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https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2015/9/30/9407887/la-liga-fc-barcelona-2-1-ud-las-palmas-player-ratingsBostjan CernensekSlightlyInsaneCuleSam Cooper2015-09-27T06:15:02+02:002015-09-27T06:15:02+02:00Barça 2-1 Las Palmas: 3 Things We Learned
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com/">Barcelona</a> won its <i>La Liga</i> match against Las Palmas on Saturday and is back to the winning ways. But it wasn't a happy afternoon, since <span>Lionel Messi</span>, the club's biggest star, left the match with a knee injury that will sideline him for two months. Here's a few takeaways from what we saw on Saturday:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>1. Marc-André ter Stegen is a very good goalkeeper. </b>It's crazy to think that we've even come to question the German for his qualities as a goal-stopper. The insane goals conceded were all put on his back, but his self-confidence is unmatched, and he believes that he is a very good guy at his job. He proved it on Saturday, when Las Palmas went forward when the game was 2-0 looking for a consolation goal. The Yellows did create plenty of chances and found the target in most of their shots, and all but one of them were stopped by Ter Stegen. The goal, once again, was not normal, because the ball was deflected and there was nothing for MATS to do. But for his whole performance, he deserves lots of compliments. Calm down, people.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>2. <span>Sergi Roberto</span> is an amazing full-back. </b>Another game at the position, and it always looks like he's improving with every outing. Roberto was sensational on Saturday, and had Luis Suárez not scored his brace, Sergi would have got the Man of the Match voting by everyone. He's got my vote, either way. Sure, it was against weak opposition, but he has done a great job against strong opponents, too. <span>Dani Alves</span> has got a serious contender for his job right now, and it seems like his replacement for the future came out of midfield.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>3. Without Messi, this team is still really, really, really good. </b>I've always had the opinion that the only reason why Pep Guardiola doesn't rule the world with Bayern Munich as he did with Barça is simply because he didn't take Messi with him to the Bavarian club. Still, Bayern is a dominant team because it has world-class players. It's the same case with the <i>Blaugrana</i>. This has been such a chaotic start to the season, with so many injuries and crazy results, that we forget how good this team really is, even Messi-less. Leo turns this into an unstoppable force, but they can be Bayern-esque and not only survive, but thrive for the next two months. <span>Luis Enrique</span> is not Guardiola, but he's really good as well. Along with the world-class talent he's still got, he can do some surprising stuff with this supposedly "weakened" team. Let's wait and see.</p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2015/9/27/9403017/barcelona-las-palmas-la-liga-2015-3-things-learnedRenato Gonçalves2015-09-26T17:51:48+02:002015-09-26T17:51:48+02:00Barça win, lose Messi in bittersweet day
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Barcelona returned to the winning ways with a narrow 2-1 victory over Las Palmas at Camp Nou, thanks to a brace from Luis Suárez. It would have been a good afternoon for the defending champions, but there was bad news with an injury to Lionel Messi that could be serious. The Blaugranes are back on track, yet far from happy.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>FIRST HALF</b></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It's tough to be good when your best player leaves the game.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It looked as though Barcelona were going to have an easy time, creating a few early chances through smart passing and inspired play, but then things fell apart. In a simple play in the box, Messi tried to kick a ball at the same time as a Las Palmas defender did, and the impact ended up causing a knee injury to the Argentine superstar. All Barça players on the pitch were obviously worried for their guy, and seeing him leave the field certainly had an effect on the rest of the game.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">That was the case, because the <i>Blaugrana</i> couldn't do anything right for several minutes after Leo went out, looking shaky and inaccurate. But then Sergi Roberto, playing once again as a right-back, pulled off a fantastic cross that found Luis Suárez in the box, and the striker towered over the defense to head home the first goal.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It was the only highlight of an eventful first half, but for the wrong reasons. The result was favoring the team, but everything else didn't look as good.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>SECOND HALF</b></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Looking a little recovered from the scare of Messi's injury, Barça came back a better team in the second half. Sergi Roberto continued to impress with some beautiful stuff as a full-back, and Neymar was more lively after a quiet first period. Ten minutes into the final 45, Munir El-Haddadi had a good run on the right side, crossed the ball into the box, and Sergio Busquets gave up an easy goal and instead left it to Suárez, who buried home the second and decisive goal for the hosts.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The chance for a third goal came with a penalty given to the Blaugranes after a handball in the box. Without Messi to take it, Neymar stepped up to the spot, but sent the ball to the skies with a horrible miss. Barça continued to create chances, but were unable to get another goal. It seemed like the Catalans were finally set to get a clean sheet, but Mascherano gave away the ball and Viera scored Las Palmas' lone goal in the last minute.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In the end, a comfortable win despite the narrow result, but all that matters is Messi's injury.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Barcelona: </b>Stegen; Roberto, Piqué, Bartra, Adriano (Gumbau); Mascherano, Busquets, Rakitic; Messi (Munir (Sandro)), Suárez, Neymar</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Goals: <i>Suárez (25', 54')</i></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Las Palmas: </b>Javi Varas; Simón, Alcaraz, Aythami, Bigas, Castellano; Roque (El Zhar), Hernán (Culio), Wakaso; Araujo (Valerón), Viera</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Goal: <i>Viera (88')</i></p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2015/9/26/9401231/barcelona-las-palmas-la-liga-instant-recap-final-scoreRenato Gonçalves2015-09-26T17:18:05+02:002015-09-26T17:18:05+02:00Watch: Suarez brace!<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/xavichica/status/647791346808451072/video/1">Watch: Suarez&nbsp;brace!</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>Barcelona 2-0 Las Palmas</p></p></div>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2015/9/26/9401321/watch-suarez-braceRob Usry2015-09-26T16:41:22+02:002015-09-26T16:41:22+02:00Watch: Suarez's header gives Barcelona the lead<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/pebeca11/status/647779868638347264/video/1">Watch: Suarez's header gives Barcelona the&nbsp;lead</a></h3>
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https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2015/9/26/9401197/watch-suarezs-header-gives-barcelona-the-leadRob Usry2015-09-26T16:16:08+02:002015-09-26T16:16:08+02:00Messi leaves game vs Las Palmas with injury
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<p>OH SH*T</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The injury bug is completely out of control. Now it has hit <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com/">Barcelona's</a> best player.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Blaugrana</i> superstar and team captain <span>Lionel Messi</span> was forced to leave Saturday's game against Las Palmas with what appears to be a left knee injury. After running into the box and creating a chance, he shot the ball at the same time as an opponent defender did, and the impact was too strong for Messi's knee to take.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">He attempted to stay in the game, but after just two minutes, he fell on the floor and asked to be substituted. In his place came Munir El-Haddadi.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">It's impossible to know how serious this problem is, but we do know this is the first knee injury of his career. We'll continue to update you as more information become available.</p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2015/9/26/9401113/lionel-messi-barcelona-las-palmas-injuryRenato Gonçalves2015-09-26T15:30:46+02:002015-09-26T15:30:46+02:00Barça vs Las Palmas: Lineups & Live Thread
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<p>Live thread for the Barcelona's sixth La Liga match of the season, against Las Palmas.</p> <p id="paragraph0" align="center">La Liga: Jornada 6<br>Camp Nou, Barcelona<br>Kickoff: Wednesday, 26 September 2015, 16:00 CET<br>Referee: Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea</p>
<p id="paragraph3">Line-ups:</p>
<p id="paragraph4" align="justify">FC <a data-ref-index="5" href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com/">Barcelona</a> (4-3-3): 1. Marc-André ter Stegen; 20. <span>Sergi Roberto</span>, 3. Gerard Pique, 18. <span>Marc Bartra</span>, 21. Adriano Correia; 5. <span>Sergio Busquets</span>, 14. <span>Javier Mascherano</span>, 4. Ivan Rakitić; 10. <span>Lionel Messi</span>, 9. Luis Suarez, 11. Neymar</p>
<p id="paragraph5" align="justify">Bench: 25. Jordi Masip, 6. <span>Dani Alves</span>, 24. Jeremy Mathieu, 8. Andres Iniesta, 17. Munir El Haddadi, 28. Gerard Gumbau,19. Sandro Ramirez</p>
<p id="paragraph6" align="justify">Coach: <span>Luis Enrique</span></p>
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<p id="paragraph8" align="justify">UD Las Palmas (4-3-3): 13. Javi Varas; 2. David Simón, 3. Antolín Alcaraz, 16. Aythami Artiles, 22. Javier Garrido; 14. Hernán, 15. Roque Mesa, 17. Pedro Bigas; 12. <span>Wakaso Mubarak</span>, 10. Sergio Araujo, 20. Jonathan Viera</p>
<p id="paragraph9" align="justify">Bench: 1. Raúl Lizoain, 5. David García, 7. Nauzet Alemán, 21. Juan Carlos Valerón, 25. Nabil El Zhar, 19. Emmanuel Culio, 8. Willian José</p>
<p id="paragraph10" align="justify">Coach: Paco Herrera</p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2015/9/26/9400991/la-liga-fc-barcelona-vs-ud-las-palmas-confirmed-lineups-and-live-gameBostjan Cernensek2015-09-26T11:37:53+02:002015-09-26T11:37:53+02:00Barça vs Las Palmas: Squad list
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The next <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Barcelona</a> match is upon us! We're just a few hours away from the <i>Blaugrana</i>'s next clash, this time at home against relegation candidates Las Palmas. After a debacle in midweek play, the Catalan giants need a strong, convincing victory today to bounce back from a painful defeat just three days ago.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">And <span>Luis Enrique</span> has made sure to call his best available players, resulting in this squad list.</p>
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<b>Goalkeepers</b>: 1. Ter Stegen, 25. Jordi Masip</div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold;">Defenders:</b> 3. Piqué, 6. <span>Dani Alves</span>, 14. Mascherano, 15. Bartra, 21. Adriano, 24. Mathieu</div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold;">Midfielders</b><b>: </b>4. Rakitic, 5. Busquets, 8. Iniesta, 20. <span>Sergi Roberto</span>, 28. Gumbau</div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold;">Forwards</b><b>: </b>9. Suárez, 10. Messi, 11. Neymar, 17. Munir, 19. Sandro</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The biggest news is that left-back <span>Jordi Alba</span> is still out. He is fully recovered from the neck soreness that kept him out of the loss at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/la-liga/teams/celta-vigo" class="sbn-auto-link" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Celta Vigo</a>, but it appears that Enrique is planning on using his best full-back in the next two games against Bayer Leverkusen and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/la-liga/teams/sevilla" class="sbn-auto-link" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Sevilla</a>, and he takes advantage of an easier opponent today to rest Alba for the two key matchups of next week.</div>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The good news is the return of Sandro Ramírez, who had a good game in his last outing against <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/la-liga/teams/levante" class="sbn-auto-link">Levante</a>, but missed the match at the <i>Balaídos</i> with a leg bruise. Now he's back, and might be given an opportunity to start if Lucho decides to rotate 'MSN'.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Our projected lineup, based on that squad list:</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><i>Stegen; Alves, Piqué, Bartra, Adriano; Mascherano, Rakitic, Iniesta, Messi, Suárez, Munir</i></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The match starts at 16:00 CET, and you can join us to follow and comment all the action.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>VISCA EL BARÇA!!!</b></p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2015/9/26/9400763/fc-barcelona-squad-named-for-matchday-6-of-la-ligaRenato Gonçalves