Barcelona Fans Laud Underrated Hero Gundogan Despite Man of the Match Overlook
Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory against Osasuna on Thursday, with Frenkie De Jong receiving the Man of the Match accolade. However, Ilkay Gundogan’s stellar performance did not go unnoticed, earning him heaps of praise from Barca enthusiasts.
The German midfielder played a pivotal role in unlocking Osasuna, contributing a brilliant assist to Robert Lewandowski for the opening goal. Gundogan’s standout stats include creating six chances, maintaining a 96% pass accuracy, and executing 5 out of 6 accurate long balls. Despite missing out on the official MVP title, fans on social media are showering him with accolades.
Fan Reactions:
💬Viral: “Gundogan is a key player for Barcelona, an amazing performance [against Osasuna]”
💬Emmanuel: “Ilkay Gundogan had a 99% pass accuracy, and 2 key passes against Osasuna tonight. An assist to cap it off, of course. Maestro.”
💬Anabella: “Gundogan is untouchable.”
💬Neal: “Gundogan is just stunning.”
💬Azulgrana: “Gundogan put out an impressive performance. His maturity and intelligence in the game made him the most important player against Osasuna.”
Remarkably, Gundogan has contributed to 10 goals from the midfield this season, boasting seven assists and three goals. It’s worth noting that Barcelona secured Gundogan’s services on a free transfer last summer after his contract with Manchester City expired, where he held the captaincy.
