Neymar, FC Barcelona’s new Brazilian recruit, played a crucial role in securing a narrow victory against Espanyol (1-0) in the highly contested Catalan derby. Lionel Messi, on the other hand, appeared to be struggling in the match.
Neymar’s performance is gaining prominence, while Messi is facing challenges. The situation has led to discussions about the potential end of a cycle and the beginning of a new one for Barcelona.
Barcelona’s coach, Gerardo Martino, defended Messi, stating that if he didn’t score, it was merely due to bad luck and a coincidence. The team seems to be going through a transitional phase, with Neymar becoming an increasingly influential figure.
