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Five talking points from Elche 0-2 Barcelona

Frenkie de Jong has been growing in influence at Barcelona this season and well and truly stepped up to the plate to inspire his team to victory at Elche.

The visitors were once again without suspended captain Lionel Messi but saw their Netherlands international pick up a goal and an assist to secure all three points.

There was a bit of debate about the first goal with De Jong just getting a touch on the ball as it crossed the line, but no doubt at all about his determination to get forward.

That’s now four goals and four assists for the season for De Jong who has also now scored more goals for Barcelona than he did for former side Ajax.