The new Messi: who will be the heir of the argentinian's star after leaving Barcelona?

FC Barcelona defeated Juventus (3-0) thanks to goals from Memphis Depay, Martin Braithwaite and Riqui Puig. The Johan Cruyff Stadium was the venue for the Joan Gamper Trophy, which was won by the Blaugrana with a resounding victory.

In a Barcelona team without Lionel Messi, Koeman tried a new system: 4-2-3-1 was the formation used by the coach at the beginning of last season. Barcelona, a team that always aspires to everything, opted to look for solidity in the midfield in the double pivot. Busquets and Sergi Roberto were placed in front of the defense.

A week before the start of La Liga against Real Sociedad, this new version was enough to get rid of a Juventus side that was short on preparation. Memphis, Braithwaite and Riqui Puig, with a left-footed strike in the closing stages, provided the goals. Busquets, the new captain, lifted the Joan Gamper trophy.

Is Riqui Puig the new Messi of Barcelona? 

Riqui began his path in Barça in the cadet category, coming from Jàbac Terrassa. In the Masia he has enhanced his quality and has grown footballing, passing step by step through the categories. He made his debut with Barça B in the 2017/18 season.

His performance dazzled the fans of the blaugrana set and became the undisputed protagonist of that match. For the 2018/19 season he became part of Barça B. His intelligence in the game, a perfect technique and a quick and brilliant execution make him one of the pearls of Barcelona today.