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#1 Barcelona's combinational play was spot on
A look at yesterday's performance from FC Barcelona would make you wonder and scratch your head in shock as to how THIS side can fare so poorly against AS Roma and on the other day, put Sevilla to the sword with a stunning display of attacking football.
This was Barcelona's finest performance of the season and fortunately for Ernesto Valverde, Messi and Co. saved it for a big occasion. And the best thing about their victory was the vintage combinational play that has earned them rave reviews in the past decade or so.
From Coutinho's delayed pass for the first goal to Iniesta's through ball and Alba's backheel for Messi to score the second - every Barcelona goal had a brilliant play behind it. It was Messi's defence-splitting through ball for the third and a one-two between Iniesta and Messi that saw the Catalans score the fourth on the night.
For the fifth goal, a deft touch from Luis Suarez earned Barcelona a penalty which was otherwise slotted in by Philippe Coutinho on the follow-up.
All in all, FC Barcelona's attack was too good for Sevilla to handle as Barcelona rolled back the years with a staggering attacking display.
