LaLiga 2019-2020: Barcelona 4-1 Celta Vigo: 4 talking points as the Blaugrana cruise to victory

#4 Even in victory, Barcelona were still not entirely convincing

Valverde's men were not entirely convincing

A glance at the 4-1 scoreline would suggest that Barcelona had things easy in what was a straightforward victory, but nothing could be further from the truth.

There was absolutely no sign of attacking impetus from the hosts for the first 20 minutes of the game and they undeservedly went ahead from the spot midway through the first half.

Barcelona struggled to impose their game-plan on Celta Vigo, with the visitors frustrating the Catalans and when they levelled matters in the 42nd minute, it was no less than they deserved.

Messi's second freekick to put Barcelona 3-1 up seemed to suck the wind out of Celta's lungs and from then on, it became one-way traffic, with the slick play and one-touch passing we have become accustomed to on full show for the Blaugrana.

Of Barcelona's four goals, three came from set-pieces and there was no rhythmic passage of passing play until well into the second half.

Unexpectedly, Messi was once again the saviour and while the Argentine might be a difference-maker, an over-reliance on him could prove counterproductive.

The victory would ease some pressure off Valverde, but judging by their performance on the night, Barcelona are just another bad result away from sparking crisis talk and the 55-year-old would do well to iron things out and get his side working.