Barcelona 2-1 Arsenal: 5 players who were impressive for the Catalans

Frenkie de Jong was impressive for Barcelona against Arsenal
Frenkie de Jong was impressive for Barcelona against Arsenal

#3 Ousmane Dembele

Dembele was Barcelona's biggest threat on the night
Dembele was Barcelona's biggest threat on the night

With Malcolm departing for Zenit St. Petersburg this summer, it is time for Ousmane Dembele to stake a claim for a permanent place in the first XI. The Frenchman is a fantastic talent, but his lack of consistency has hurt his chances at Barcelona.

Dembele has a tendency to blow hot and cold in the same game, and that is something Valverde will be desperate to improve. Against Arsenal though, there were very few complaints.

The Frenchman started from the right and blazed through the wings at times. His speed is frightening, but Dembele's abilities on the ball can also give defenders nightmares.

Time and again he went past two or three men as if they were not even on the field. He showed exceptional ball control, a desire to run at the defense and a growing relationship with Nelson Semedo.

Dembele still needs to work on his finishing, but the Frenchman was Barcelona's biggest threat on the night.

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