De Jong, Gündogan and Pedri, the trident on which Barça must revolve against Madrid

The Barça prepares 'with all' for the final of the Supercopa of Spain in front of the Real Madrid. In spite of the drops of last moment, like Joao Cancel or Raphinha, Xavi will be able to have his trio of midfield players of gala: Pedri, Gündogan and Frenkie Of Jong. This trident contributes solidity to the centre of the field, and every time that coincide in the terrain of game, the game of the Barça is more recognizable, being one of the fundamental reasons by which could conquer the Supercopa the Sunday 14 January.

On the one hand, it is true that Pedri has not enjoyed of the continuity wished. The Canarian has recovered of a slight muscular injury that kept it was almost a month, and seems that it is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. In the semifinal of the Supercopa in front of Osasuna, the one of Tegueste contested more than half hour, showing his quality and the importance that has for the centre of the field culé.

On the other hand, Frenkie of Jong stands out like one of the best players of the team and is one of the most used by Xavi Hernández. The Dutch acts like the director of orchestra in this 'new' Barça, being a 'todoterreno' in spite of not being a conventional pivote. It stands out by his offensive contribution, precise trips in long and his capacity to order and distribute the game. These attributes have carried it to be in a big moment of form, even being appointed MVP in the semifinal in front of Osasuna. Besides, the exjugador of the Ajax assumes the role of leader, giving the face when the team needs it and delivering entirely in the field.

The data that evidence the necessary that it is Gündogan

Perhaps the most criticised player of these three is Ilkay Gündogan, to the cual accuses him of a decrease in his performance in comparison with his performances in the Manchester City. Nevertheless, the data reflect all the contrary, since the germano is resulting vital in the centre of the field and in the delivery of the last pass. The '22' of the FC Barcelona has accumulated 7 assistances in 27 parties with the Catalan club in so alone half season, converting like this in the maximum taxpayer in this appearance beside Raphinha. Besides, it has surpassed his last four seasons like assistant in the Manchester City. Even, the German finds to only an assistance to equalise his best campaign in this field (8), and still remains the half of the season by in front. The exjugador of the City works 'in silence', but fulfils with his function of assistant of exceptional way in the team.

It is innegable that this Barça shows another face with his three key midfield players in the eleven headline. To Xavi has cost him 'sweat and tears' can range to these three players with continuity during this season because of the bad luck with the injuries, but the destination has wanted that for the final of the Supercopa of Spain these three 'heavy weights' of the bench culé are available. In front of the fault of goal and the problems in defence, the mediocentro Barcelona will present like the main threat of the team, trying mitigate the problems of the team with the big quality that possess in the centre of the field.