Barcelona vs Alaves: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis

#2 Coutinho stakes his claim as the heir to Ronaldinho

Coutinho scored Barcelona's second.

For anyone who ever goes onto play for Barcelona, the reality of having to play in the same club as the one of the greatest in the game is hard to come to terms with. No more so when you're one of the most promising from the birthplace of Ronaldinho - Brazil.

Philippe Coutinho has steadily built his reputation as one of the most talented and effective playmakers in world football and it was no surprise to Barcelona pay the big bucks to bring him to Camp Nou. In the limited time he has had in Catalonia, Coutinho has showed his class and the potential to be one of the greats at the club.

On the night he cemented that argument with a peach of a goal - a rifled shot past the keeper after showing a clean pair of heels to get past a couple of defender, coming in from the left flank.