FC Barcelona – Inter 2-0: Confident! – FC Barcelona – La Liga

No Messi, no party?

Do not believe it. In what was to be a riot, Barcelona took the pass, impressed – proving that there is a life beyond Messi, Iniesta and Xavi.

Life without Leo Messi?

Not so funny, finally. At least the demolition of the evening to judge.

Because it was just a demolition. It goes without saying that this Inter may be better – but the evening went off in the sweetest and most impressive way possible.

Arthur Xavi-snurrade, Alba sprinted, Suárez was stabbed – and for about 75 minutes, the Catalans completely missed the supply of oxygen from Italy. The pushed high in the level, and the ball deceived as only the Catalans can.

FC Barcelona was, yes, FC Barcelona. And in the light of the fall – yes, in the light of the last three or four years, in fact – it certainly was not obvious in advance. And, of course, the fact that Leo Messi starred still increases the rating.

And who could suppose that Rafinha had to intervene in the absence of Messi? Not me, the gods will know. But he was lucky and talked about his catch. And against their polar, in addition. It is hardly possible to write a better script.

I lift my toes, I know – but I can not help but think that the match of the evening could symbolize a turning point. That was the match when FC Barcelona – after years of struggle in the dark – finally discovered his identity. The match that has proven to the world – and more importantly, to themselves – that there is a life beyond Messi, Xavi and Iniesta.

I'm probably wrong. A match does not turn Valverde into a Tiki-Taka genius, and no match in the world can turn Pep Segura and Josep Bartomeu into a competent football leader.

But maybe still. Maybe it was the beginning of something new.

Barça Lirare of the match:

Arthur

The brass has become brave several times, but boy, what player we have in Arthur Melo. It's really true to repeat. Walk after each other. With Arthur as planned, Barcelona can finally breathe and the evening was no exception. Directed, turned and twisted as he would.

Jordi Alba

He will not be slower over the years, Jordi Alba. After, the Spaniard withdrew after the left flank, and the dividend was also paid. Essential – as usual.

Rafinha

The big exclamation point of the evening. Unexpectedly, I had the chance in front of Dembélé and I responded with a decisive effort and a crucial goal. He will never be known around the world, Rafinha – but I hope the game of the night was a good start. And harmless.

Match report:

FC Barcelona – Inter 2-0
Rafinha (32 &), Alba (83))

Possession: 64 – 36
Shots: 15-8
Shot on goal: 11-3
Yellow card: 1-3
Hörnor: 9-3

¡Visca el Barça!