Cometh the hour, cometh the man.
That saying has been applied so many times to Lionel Messi we’ve lost count, and though the Argentinian was the headline grabber again on Saturday, substitute Malcom has to get a decent share of the praise on offer.
Barca were lethargic for the most part against Espanyol. Not exactly devoid of ideas, but without the energy to execute them.
Cue the young Brazilian.
Coming on for countryman, Arthur, we saw a player once again taking the chance afforded to him with both hands. In a 30-minute cameo he was sensational.