havent been reading any of their comments on the game, but they were actually given an easier game purely because of the change in tactics by Valverde and the poor performance by Coutinho.
He has been using Vidal a lot more lately since it looked like they had the league wrapped up and I think his reasonable performances in breaking up play and getting all over the pitch just gave him another option in a more cautious set-up.
If he'd gone with Arthur we all would have had a more peaceful 90 minutes as they would have held on to possession much more easily.
Theres a bit of luck that they ran out 3-0 winners and didnt concede but I think the last two games of the tournament should see a more typical set up and another title going to Messi.
He has been using Vidal a lot more lately since it looked like they had the league wrapped up and I think his reasonable performances in breaking up play and getting all over the pitch just gave him another option in a more cautious set-up.
If he'd gone with Arthur we all would have had a more peaceful 90 minutes as they would have held on to possession much more easily.
Theres a bit of luck that they ran out 3-0 winners and didnt concede but I think the last two games of the tournament should see a more typical set up and another title going to Messi.