Real Madrid 0-1 FC Barcelona: Hits and Flops | LaLiga 2018-19

#1 Hit: Gerard Pique

A picture sums it all up: Gerard Pique was brilliant on the night

Gerard Pique performance yesterday should be obligatory viewing for every center back in the La Masia and those who want to play the ball. This man has everything it takes and if I may call him, 'The best ball-playing defender in the world".

Vinicius' pace caused him problems in the Copa Del Rey game and he made adjustments yesterday. Vinicius only got one shot past Pique yesterday and that was blocked away by his partner Lenglet. Only once was Pique dribbled past and it didn't cause any problem too. Luka Modric's shot was poised and traveling in front of the goal. Pique didn't give ter Stegen a chance to save it, slid in with a brilliant block to deny the Croatian a shot on target.

Benzema didn't have breathing room with Pique looming around. The Spaniard made 14 clearances, more than the whole Real Madrid team combined. Words cannot be strung together to describe his performance. 3 interceptions, 1 tackle, 14 clearances, 3 blocked shots, 30 passes, this is Pique in numbers.

Just take some time and watch the match recap with a special focus on this man.

Grande @3gerardpique pic.twitter.com/VPWzoTcjAe

— Ingrid Romero (@irom997) March 3, 2019

And just look at his outrageous skill against Benzema in front of his goal.