He was great. He makes it so easy for his teammates. Every time RL9 plays in these big games, he attracts a lot of attention because of his reputation. Whenever the ball comes near him, he attracts 3 or 4 defenders and opens up so much space for his teammates. Yesterday he created so much space for Raphinha and Yamal, it's unreal.
Whenever Barca were in trouble and being pressed, they were going long to RL9 and he was dominating the aerial duels. He doesn't just the win the first header but he directs the header to his teammates consistently. Insane heading accuracy.
Let down by his dumb teammates yet again. Would have had a brace if they made those blatantly obvious schoolboy passes. Raphinha, Cancelo and Yamal have shite decision-making.
Just having RL9 in your team makes a manager's job so much easier. There's no other striker who's mobile, dominant in the air, one of the greatest goalscorers ever, has great touch, vision, decision making and passing skills while being adept at participating in quick interchanges with midfielders and has leadership qualities too at the same time. No one! One of the most versatile and complete strikers you'll see.
And then there are nincompoops on this forum who want Xavi to start Guiu and Roque over RL9 in a CL knockout game! God bless their souls!
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