Decided to rate everyone today since this was the last game of the season.
Pinto-Made some great saves today, couldn't do anything about the goal, and was in general in very inspired form. One of the best back-up goalkeepers out there. (8.5/10)
Montoya-Great goal, got forward well and was a lot more solid at the back then Alves typically is, very good game from him, hope we'll see more of him next season (9.0/10)
Mascherano-Showcased all of his good qualities today as he demonstrated his world-class tackling once again, as much as I think he has no place in the future of the team I do think he's a great player and wish him luck wherever he goes (8.5/10)
Pique-Lost concentration a few times, but was generally solid and made some vital tackles and interceptions. Sums up his season in truth, hopefully he can improve next season (8.0/10)
Alba-Constantly making overlapping runs and linking up with our attack, Alba continues to amaze me with his energy and pace even after a full season. One of, if not the smartest transfer we've made in quite some time (8.5/10)
Abidal-Wasn't tested too much but was solid when it was required, loved the run he made at one point, good luck Abidal wherever you go (8.5/10)
Busquets-Terrific performance from the Octopus as he controlled the game very well and demonstrated his usual array of one-touch passes, clever plays and skills. Best DM in the world (9.5/10)
Xavi-Dominant, has finally began to find his form once more as he controlled the game superbly and picked terrific longballs through Malaga's defense countless times. Legend (9.0/10)
Iniesta-Amazing performance from the Don, ripped Malaga's defense to shreds in the first half and took his goal sublimely in the second. Would have been my MOTM if he wasn't taken off for Thiago, but still, what a player (9.0/10)
Thiago-Although I was rooting for him to come on, he didn't really impress upon doing so and didn't contribute too much. Still, he was fairly solid, so... (7.0/10)
Pedro-Although his assist very early on and his workrate in the first half had me fairly impressed, he missed too many chances from then on to get a high rating. If we get a bid of 15 million+, as sad as I am to say this, sell him. (6.5/10)
Cesc-Good game from Cesc, took his goal terrifically and constantly flashed quality, even if he wasn't on fire the entire game. Hope we continue to see this Fabregas in seasons to come (8.5/10)
Villa-Was clear to me he wanted to make an impression and he did so, taking his goal clinically, working hard, and generally linking up well. However, he still showed signs that his lethality has slipped and he is no longer the clinical striker he was before. I wish him the best and hope he succeeds wherever he goes (8.0/10)
Sanchez-Looks so confident and a completely different player these days, as he impressed pretty much instantly upon coming on. If he, Neymar and Messi can connect I am confident we will rip Bayern to shreds when we meet them in next year's CL (8.5/10)
So then, my men of the match are, in this order
1. Busquets
2. Xavi
3. Iniesta
With Montoya just missing out
It's been a good season despite our losses to Madrid and Bayern, and I hope we will improve on our shortcomings and come back next season.
¡Visca Barça! :barca scarf:
