Zaragoza

2.46

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  8

  1

  2.50

  Toni Doblas

  Kept the scoreline respectable for his team. Pulled off some wonderful saves and was very good at coming off his line.

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  1

  3

  2.50

  C. Diogo

  Did not offer much in attack, but was his aggressive self in defense tonight. One of the better performers in defense for his team today.

• 
  1

  2

  2.50

  Matteo Contini

  The better of the two center-halves today. Looked solid in defence, but was replaced in the second half as Zaragoza were looking for a way back in the game.

• 
  0

  3

  2.50

  Maurizio Lanzaro

  Too easily bypassed in the first half and at fault for the first goal. Did not inspire confidence after the break, too.

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  4

  4

  2.00

  Leonardo Ponzio Flop of the Match

  Got himself sent off in a rather stupid way, and offered little before his red-card as well.

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  2

  2

  2.50

  Ivan Obradovic

  Could not deal with the threat of Messi from the 20th minute on and generally struggled in defensive aspect. Anonymous in attack as well.

• 
  1

  3

  2.50

  Gabi

  Looked completely on his own for most of the game as he battled hard in midfield, but his desire was not matched by his team mates.

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  2

  1

  2.50

  Lafita

  Wonderful chipped pass to set-up Braulio for Zaragoza's best chance of the game. Looked very active in the first half, but faded a little after the break.

• 
  1

  2

  2.50

  Jiri Jarosik

  While he did not play badly tonight, he really could have offered more in an attacking sense. Did well defensively, but he is expected to build-up from the back, and he could not do that tonight.

• 
  0

  3

  2.50

  Ander Herrera

  Completely anonymous tonight. One can hardly tell he was on the pitch before he was replaced in the second half.

• 
  0

  4

  2.50

  Braulio

  The villain for the hosts. Wasted a chance that could have tipped the scales in Zaragoza's favour. Looked predictable at times and did not contribute much. A poor outing for the striker.

Substitutions

• 
  1

  6

  2.50

  Jorge López

  Could not influence the game much after coming on for Herrera.

• 
  -1

  4

  2.50

  M. Pérez

  Yet again he failed to find the target for Zaragoza, but admittedly he was not given proper service.

Barcelona

2.61

• 
  14

  5

  2.50

  Víctor Valdés

  Merely a spectator tonight. Dealt with whatever came his way with aplomb.

• 
  24

  2

  2.50

  Daniel Alves

  Should really work on his delivery from set-piece and on his crossing. Besides that he was a beast in attack as usual and was rarely troubled defensively.

• 
  19

  4

  2.50

  Carles Puyol

  The veteran had very little to do, and barring his lack of concentration in the 19th minute, he was very stable at the back.

• 
  23

  3

  2.50

  Piqué

  Rather easily bypassed in the build-up to Zaragoza's only real chance of the game, but solid otherwise. One wonders how he always manages to get hurt. This time, however, there were no bloodied bandages and such, but just a bruise.

• 
  15

  4

  2.50

  Éric Abidal

  Stable throughout the game and improved in an attacking sense after the break.

• 
  21

  3

  2.50

  Busquets

  Put in a great shift tonight and bossed the midfield together with Keita. Even showed some good touches going forward.

• 
  33

  7

  3.00

  Andrés Iniesta Luján

  His quicksilver feet are just too fast for any team at times and he was simply unplayable. Was Barcelona's best player in the first half and maintained his level of performance after the break.

• 
  17

  4

  2.50

  Seydou Keita

  Quiet, but efficient performance in midfield. Looked assured in possession and partnered Busquets well.

• 
  15

  9

  2.00

  Pedro

  Uncharacteristically quiet tonight and could not offer anything spectacular in attack. Substituted in the second half.

• 
  76

  24

  3.50

  Lionel Messi Top of the Match

  He was simply unplayable today. Powered through Zaragoza's defence on numerous occasions and scored two quality goals. The recent injury does not seem to have affected him at all.

• 
  31

  10

  3.00

  David Villa

  Wonderful assist for Messi's first goal as he drew Zaragoza's defence before releasing the Argentine through on goal. His impeccable off-the-ball play and excellent vision were on show today.

Substitutions

• 
  17

  2

  2.50

  Thiago Alcántara

  Given some minutes to impress after Messi's second goal and looked solid in midfield.

• 
  8

  12

  2.50

  Javier Mascherano

  N/A

• 
  10

  9

  2.50

  Bojan Krkic

  Could not influence the game after coming on for Pedro.