Gündogan shows the way through character and quality

The FC Barcelona obtained a crucial victory in front of the Real Sociedad in a party of big complexity, in which Ilkay Gündogan assumed a paper determinant. With an assistance magistral, the mediocampista German enabled to Ronald Araújo to finish of head and annotate the goal of the victory. The group blaugrana attained the victory 'in extremis' in a clash characterised by the fault of precision in the exert of the team of Xavi Hernández.

In general lines, the team did not find comfortable in the green of Anoeta and the Real was very hit in the pressure and the game. The Barcelona did not fit any goal in the first part because Ter Stegen was very hit, but the Basque team did not stop of encarar goal and generate danger in the rival area. In this context, Gündogan surfaced like the leader that the Barcelona needed, marking the rhythm of the party and assuming the role of director of orchestra.

After the classical, the German showed conclusive and direct when expressing his wish to see a greater degree of seriousness in the team. After the defeat in Lluís Companys in front of the whites, Gündo stepped advance and assumed the role of leader in a Barça that required a referent. This did especially evident in the clash in front of the donostiarras, especially in the second half, where the mediocampista threw of experience and leadership to carry to the Catalan group to a vital victory.

Ilkay Gündogan, a captain without bracelet

In spite of not carrying the bracelet of captain, the German interior took on his shoulders the responsibility to be one of the veterans of the team under the direction of Xavi Hernández and be a model to be followed for the young generations that surface of the quarry and like this declared it after the Classical: "Have a part of the responsibility like one of the veterans, of not allowing that the team allow that they occur these situations", affirmed the player of 33 years.

The impact of the '22' of the group 'culé' as leader trascends further of his skills in the field. His experience and determination have injected a new sense of commitment and requirement in the team. The victory in Anoeta, with a goal in the last minute thanks to his brilliant assistance, no only represents three valuable points in the career by the title, but also a clear signal that the 'culers' are had to struggle with strength and resiliencia in each party. His work like mentor and example for the young promises of the club adds to his stood out contribution in the terrain of game, consolidating it as a fundamental pillar in the era of Xavi.