La Liga 2019/2020 | Barcelona 5-2 Real Betis: 4 players that impressed for the Catalans  

FC Barcelona v Real Betis - La Liga
FC Barcelona v Real Betis - La Liga

#2 Sergi Roberto

Sergi Roberto assisted both of Griezmann's goals
Sergi Roberto assisted both of Griezmann's goals

Sergi Roberto is a La Masia trained player, and the last player to have become established in the first team from the academy.

The last few years have seen the 27-year-old deployed at right-back, and despite excelling in his makeshift position, the Spanish international did not hide his desire to be played in his preferred position in midfield.

Ernesto Valverde seems to have granted his wish, and having played Roberto in midfield for most of pre-season, the 55-year-old has also deployed him in midfield in each of Barcelona's two LaLiga games till date.

His performance against Athletic Bilbao left a lot to be desired, but Sergi Roberto made up for that with a much improved performance against Real Betis.

While not as technically gifted as Frenkie de Jong or Sergio Busquets, Sergi Roberto is extremely industrious, and his work ethic came to the fore against Los Verdiblancos, as he was a constant presence in the opposition half, and acted as the link between midfield and attack for Barcelona.

He ended the night with both assists for Griezmann's goals, and despite an intense competition for places in midfield, Sergi Roberto boosted his standing with his display against Real Betis.

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