Barcelona earned a 3-1 win over Leganes in which Carles Alena impressed, although he was substituted in the 64th minute. It drew some whistles from fans who wanted to see the young midfielder stay on.
"Alena had a great game, but we believed it was right to make changes at 1-1," said Valverde. "Rakitic and Messi are used to playing together and we bet on them to turn things around. That doesn't mean he didn't do well though.
"Arthur (who also went off) played a full game in the week, Alena didn't and today he played, we have to go onwards using them all because they're all important."
Barca won with a big impact from Messi after he came off the bench.
"We know that with Messi on the pitch we're going to create chances," said Valverde. "The capacity of intimidation he has is tremendous. WE saved him for the second half and it went well."
meadikopyz
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courinho should try playing simple by passing the ball instead of trying to force thing to happen...i think he feeling the pressure to want to perform...just relax and let the game come to u...hope he regain his form very soon...
Firmanstrong
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I thought it was a good game, having Messi on the bench was great he got some rest. thought coutinho lacks confident at the moment but, he's a tremendous talent . Alena played well, I personally think that he should be given the opportunity to play the full 90mins . All an all it was a good game and a well deserved 3pnts... #Treble2019 #Barca