A great cross from Messi for De Jong to put Barca in front

After several chances, Frenkie De Jong put Barcelona ahead in their visit to El Alcoraz. The Dutchman, very active and who played well in the first half, was played an excellent pass from Leo Messi to make it 1-0.

The Argentine crossed from almost the corner of the box and the ex-Ajax player appeared without too much opposition, and he hit it first time to beat Álvaro Fernández.

Before, Pedri and Dembélé, who had a spectacular start to the match, had chances to score for Barca. But they weren't the only ones. Jordi Alba was also close to scoring.

Again, Koeman's men, who ditched the back 3, were much better in a match away from home than at home this season.