'Extraordinary', 'Wow', 'Changed entire game' – Many fans in awe of Leeds-linked ace in CL clash

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25 Nov 2020, 1:07 am

Leeds United have been linked with midfielder Riqui Puig and some Whites fans were already excited about taking the midfielder on loan.

They're going to be even more excited when they read the reactions from Barcelona fans to his performance in the Champions League last night.

Barcelona beat Dynamo Kyiv 4-0 and Puig came on in the 65th minute when the score was already 2-0.

It represents the most action he's seen so far this season after registering just 11 minutes before that.

And there were plenty of Barca fans who were blown away with the youngster and want to see him play more.

There was one pass he played in particular, with the outside of his boot over the head of a defender and down to the feet of a teammate, that was spectacular.

One Barca fan called it "extraordinary".

We still think a move is fairly unlikely. Leeds don't like doing business in January and while they need a midfielder, a six-month loan doesn't seem very Bielsa.

However, given what these Barca fans are saying, we certainly wouldn't mind if it happened.

Here are the best reactions to Puig's cameo in the Champions League last night.

We aren't just praising Riqui Puig for the sake of it. The outside boot pass that led to Griezmann's goal was extraordinary. It created an important space owing to the fact that Their 18 yard-box was crowded. A normal Midfielder would have returned it back to Alena.
— Nonso (@nauzystan) November 24, 2020

Seeing Puig smiling on the pitch with that black kit has to be the best gift ever 🥺❤️

Edits by @fcbxshreya follow her 👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/aJMrZqCqTn
— sia ²⁴ (@fcbsiaaaa) November 25, 2020

Riqui Puig would also prove himself to @RonaldKoeman once he allows him to play regularly 🔥💪 pic.twitter.com/Yzi2H0imla
— Emmanuel FCB MUN 🥇 (@Tosinjemi) November 24, 2020

Come on🔥
Imagine a midfield of Alena, De jong and Puig😍😭 https://t.co/lUPlwPuPPm
— GENTLEMEN DRILL 👮‍♂️ (@Supol_OT) November 24, 2020

Riqui Puig vs Dynamo Kyiv 🔥

- Minutes Played: 25
- Accurates Passes: 21 (85%)
- Touches 32
- Long Balls: 2
- Dribbles Succeeded: 1 (100%)
- Recoveries: 1

This is why he should be playing more regularly 👍🏽 @RonaldKoeman https://t.co/Y6OQbl6lQD
— Nathan (@nthnfcb) November 24, 2020

Cba anymore with koeman, both Alena (99% Pass accuracy 😍) and Puig, who changed the entire game, 1 great ball to greizmann who could've finished it, that pass to alba which we scored from, just unbelievable these 2, I underrated Alena V. Much but believed in him, but god the guy
— Neø🇳🇴 (@HaalandTempo) November 25, 2020

Riqui puig should start💯🔥🔥🔥
— Tirath (@Tirathsingh3ya1) November 25, 2020

I think puig was amazing too when he came on, lost a couple of balls but the boy is amazing, he has the right skill set to play for barca! Just needs to be a lil patient
— hamza (@Andile_Mabija) November 25, 2020

And Riqui Puig coming on! Wow, Christmas truly has come early.
— TalkFCB © (@talkfcb_) November 24, 2020

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