The way that Barcelona started Sunday’s Clasico had the Camp Nou in full voice with a hope that, finally, Ronald Koeman might win a game against the eternal rivals.
However, it seemed that once Sergino Dest skied a shot which should’ve given the hosts the lead, and David Alaba whipped home a super finish after a back-to-front counter attack that he started, the Catalans reverted to type.
It was a disjointed and disappointing performance thereafter for the most part, as many of this season’s games have been.
It’s tempting to suggest that Barca were flapping around like headless chickens at times but that’s probably a bit of a stretch.