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Jordi Alba’s importance to Barcelona can’t be overlooked

Whilst most of the headlines will likely centre around Lionel Messi being the difference maker again for the Blaugranes, Jordi Alba has to get some media traction for another outstanding performance.

Is there a better left-back in the world on current form? I don’t think so.

His importance to the team has never been better evidenced than this season, and has made Luis Enrique’s initial decision to leave him out of the Spain squad look a very foolish one indeed.

Ousmane Dembele deserves credit for making a ‘Messi-type run’ to open up the space for Barca’s first goal against Leganes, but the delivery still had to be inch-perfect from Alba.