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#3. Gareth Bale vs Jordi Alba :
As evident from the last few matches, Real Madrid forwards were not just up to the mark in front of goal. They have hit the post 11 times and their left-back- Marcelo, is their highest goal scorer in their last five games. They surely miss the goal-scoring prowess of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Gareth Bale took a huge responsibility over his shoulders- to take the mantle of Real Madrid's top goal-getter. But he has so far failed to provide the consistency needed and his confidence seems low.
On the bright side, Gareth Bale knows how to step up in big occasions- from that devastating run against Barcelona in Copa Del Rey final to scoring goals in the Champions League Finals. He will be eager to add more of his moments of excellence and Camp Nou is a perfect place to demonstrate his ability once again.
Jordi Alba, on the other hand, is one of the best fullbacks in the world right now. Although he was left out of Spain squad in recent times, his work at the back and chemistry with Leo Messi on overlaps cannot be denied. His main job will be to stop Bale from getting any space but make no mistake, he can also lead the counter attacks with his overlaps.
Real Madrid desperately needs someone to step up and take charge in front of goal if they expect to beat Barcelona. It will be a well-fought battle and just like war, these small battles will be the key to winning this tie.
