Three things we learned from Barcelona’s draw with Valencia

Lack of Alba back-up is a problem

Ernesto Valverde opted to give Jordi Alba a rest for this one which only served to highlight how Barcelona really lack an able deputy at left-back.

Sergi Roberto filled in during the first half against Valencia and looked uncomfortable throughout. He moved back to right-back at half-time with Alba coming on for Nelson Semedo.

Of course it’s not too much of a problem with Jordi Alba having been in brilliant form, but he can’t play every match and when he doesn’t Barca have a bit of a problem.