Jordi Alba showed why he is still the best left-back option for Xavi Hernandez as the 33-year-old produced a brilliant performance. His overlapping runs were constantly creating threats for Almeria, and his ability to pick out the correct passing option also made things difficult for the visitors. The second goal for Barca came from a cross whipped in by Jordi Alba. He combined well with Ferran on the left flank and has probably maintained his position in the team as a left-back with his performance.
Barcelona produced a vintage performance as their captain, Gerard Pique, hung his boots. The team gave him a win in his very last game and went up to the top spot in the table. It was a convincing win for Xavi Hernandez’s side, but he will look to emphasise better finishing as they have to face tougher opponents in the future.
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