The Sevilla defence did enough to unsettle him early on, add to that the Jet-lag factor, and you can explain his inefficacy in front of goal.
As for all the hating, i don't condone his behaviour, even if it was retaliatory. But i can understand his circumstances.
And Gio, your fickle turn on Gonzo-Benz is quite disappointing. I know you've taken to liking Benz the past year (after having rubbished him constantly), but that doesn't mean you criticize the Argentine at every opportunity, even unfairly.
You keep bringing up his back surgery. But i don't see the change you talk about. Yes, he might 've lost a bit of zip, but not in terms of prolificacy(his goal ratio pre-post surgery will be similar if you brought it up). His movement and anticipation both superlative (similar to Eto'o) will always find him in more goal-scoring chances than his contemporaries, which is why when they miss, it looks exaggerated. He's just maintained his status-quo. But your new found affection for your compatriot will have you disagree with me, no doubt.
If you think Falcao is more clinical, you're mistaken. Yes, he can score golazos, aerially better, so also his holdup play. But he can be off-target as well and moreso sometimes. I lost the count of his missed chances in one league game last year (don't remember the oppsn) that i watched. He's also a regular starter for his team, and the beneficiary of every final pass. You need to ask yourself, if he can be lethal-best in a rotation system(that can adversely effect any top player) whilst playing for a bigger club.
But please do get rid of him. Higs can finally flourish in a system where he's the focal point and in a less-hostile atmosphere.
Gonzo started a high-octane match and played the 90. Messi came on as a sub at 60' whilst we were leading.
His conversion ratio as far as i'm concerned hasn't changed from past years unless you can provide me some stats to prove me wrong. 
