Aleix Vidal got his first goal as an FC Barcelona player in the Catalans’ 5-0 triumph over UD Las Palmas, but that was just the cherry on top.
Vidal has been in formidable form as of late, albeit mostly against limited opposition. But this was perhaps his biggest test since his start in a 2-1 loss to Deportivo Alavés, a match in which his performance was widely panned.
After that performance, Luis Enrique benched him, almost for good. Sergi Roberto owned the right fullback spot. Worse for Vidal, the coach opted to change the formation when Roberto needed a rest rather than give him time, often excluding him from the matchday squad altogether.