The Blaugranas clearly beat Cadiz, in the match of the 22nd day of the Spain – LaLiga Santander 2022-2023 tournament. The local goals were scored by Sergi Roberto (42′ 1T) and Robert Lewandowski (45′ 1T).
Cadiz were close to losing in the 85th minute of the second leg, but Antony Lozano’s shot crashed into one of the posts.
Sergi Roberto put in a great performance. The Barcelona midfielder scored 1 goal, completed 70 correct passes and was encouraged to strike 3 times.
Andreas Christensen also stood out. The Barcelona defender was important for repelling 4 dangerous balls.
Barcelona striker Ferran Torres hit a pipe and infiltrated the ball between the legs of Cadiz defender Santiago Arzamendia after 16 minutes.
It was a duel that was stopped, due to the high accumulation of offenses on the pitch. There were several warned: Roger Martí, Rubén Alcaraz, Frenkie de Jong, Franck Kessié and Fede San Emeterio.
Barcelona DT Xavier Hernández Creus presented a tactical 4-3-3 arrangement with Marc-André Ter Stegen in goal; Jules Koundé, Andreas Christensen, Eric García and Alejandro Balde on the defensive line; Sergi Roberto, Frenkie de Jong and Gavi in the middle; and Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski and Ansu Fati in attack.
Meanwhile, Sergio Gonzalez’s set came out with a 4-5-1 tactical layout with Jeremiah Ledesma under the three sticks; Isaac Prison, Fali Gimenez, Luis Hernandez and Santiago Arzamendia in defense; Gonzalo Escalante, Ruben Alcaraz, Theo Bongonda, Alex Fernandez and Brian Ocampo in midfield; and Roger Martí in front.
Pablo González Fuertes was the chosen referee for the match at the Camp Nou stadium.
On the next date, the Blaugrana will travel to Almería and Cadiz will play at home against Rayo Vallecano.
In this way, the local leads the championship with 59 points, while the visit, with 22, is in seventeenth place.
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