Sergio Busquets – 5
Not the best of games for the Spain international as Yaya Toure and Fernandinho got the better of the 26-year-old, although gained confidence as the game went on.
Xavi – 7
At 34-years-old the veteran midfielder proved that he still had it with some fine touches in the middle of the park and was the most potent of Barca’s central midfielders.
Cesc Fabregas – 6 (Sergi Roberto 86′)
Was in the shadow of Xavi and was left standing as the Citizens dominated the midfield for much of the game – something that would have been unheard of when Pep Guardiola was in charge – but did lay on the goal for Messi.
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