He wasn't nearly as bad as some people would suggest. In fact, Don Andres is right, he was among their best players. That pass for Muller's shot was absolutely brilliant. But anyway, I've been saying this for months and I'll say it again: Thiago is not even the type of player everyone keeps saying he is, the CM, the Xavi-type, the deep-lying playmaker... let alone a DM! Playing him alone in front of the back four should be a crime. His best performances will always come when he's in an attacking role with the deep midfielder(s) behind him. He's an Iniesta type of player and that's only getting clearer each season. In this sense, by the way, Barca didn't lose an heir to Xavi's throne. Neither Thiago or Fabregas are suited for that role.