Barca Manager Ronald Koeman praised Rique Puig's remarkable performance tonight, after the teams impressive 5-1 victory against Alaves.

Riqie Puig played full 90 minutes in Laliga for the first time this season, and was impressive for the entire game. Which generated praises from the Barca manager.

Koeman: "Riqui Puig is doing a great job."

🎙 Ronald Koeman: "Riqui Puig has improved many things. He played a great game today. He always puts in a lot of energy and enthusiasm.”

Ronald Koeman: "I liked the team's dedication. In the first half we weren't good. But after they scored the 2-1 we got into the game, and we were able to let some players rest. Trincão did very well."

Aside Leo Messi, and Francisco Trincao, young Spanish international Rique Puig was the standout Player on the pitch tonight. Great to see him getting minutes and winning over the managers trust as well.

Riqui Puig: "In Seville things did not work out, but seven consecutive victories in the league says a lot about this team."

Riqui Puig: "The team is feeling good. We are happy to have won 7 league games in a row."

Riqui Puig: "It gives me life getting to play for the entire 90 minutes, and a lot of confidence as well. I am delighted and I thank Koeman."

Riqui Puig’s stats vs Alavés:

• 2 chances created

• 105/112 successful passes

• 94% pass success rate

• 2 key passes 

• 2/2 successful long balls

• 119 touches

• 1/1 successful dribbles

• 11 kilometers covered

• 5 recoveries

What a player Riqui Puig is! Doesn't run around like a headless chicken and instead of passing just for the sake of it, he actually stops, lifts his head to look for the best pass and executes that pass beautifully! Gem 💎

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