Jordi Cruyff heaps praise on two Barca star players after their 5-0 UCL win

FC Barcelona cruised past Young Boys, 5-0, in the 2nd matchday of the UCL campaign. Coming off losses in the La Liga campaign and UCL season, this massive scoreline would be a significant boost for the Blaugrana club's morale. With a brilliant team effort overall, registering a massive scoreline of 5-0 after a disappointing matchday against AS Monaco, the win seemed nearly perfect from the club's perspective.

Jordi Cruyff heaps praise on two Barca star players after their 5-0 UCL win

Unlike the previous games, FC Barcelona started the fixture brilliantly, and after the go-ahead goal of star forward Robert Lewandowski, there was no looking back for the unit. Showing significant hunger for more goals, Hansi Flick's Barcelona setup went on to dismantle Young Boys' backline severely, netting the ball five times in the process. Considering the way this win was achieved, Barcelona boss Flick and staff would be very happy for the players.

Recently, former Barcelona's sporting director, Jordi Cruyff, expressed his happiness as well, praising two key players who were elemental in this massive win. Cruyff, showering praise on Barca's number 9 forward, Robert Lewandowski, seemed pleased with his hunger for goals, even at the age of 36. For context, the Polish legend, after having placed the club in a significant 4-0 lead with a brace, was subbed off in the 75th minute by Hansi Flick.

However, as per sources, Lewandowski didn't look happy with the manager's decision, with him wanting to complete a hat trick. Jordi Cruyff, praising the forward, said,

""Lewandowski dreamed of playing for Barcelona; that was the key to his signing. When you see a 36-year-old angry for his substitution because he wants to score a hat-trick, that's when you can see a player still obsessed with scoring goals.""

- Jordi Cruyff

Further, Cruyff went on to outline Inigo Martinez's underrated contribution to Barca's success so far this season. The 33-year-old once again was crucial in Barca's 5-0 win against Young Boys, registering a goal contribution apart from his usual defensive prowess. Jordi Cruff, stressing on Inigo's presence as a leader in and out of the dressing room, said,

""Many fans only watch matches on the pitch, but there's action off the pitch too. Iñigo Martinez is a leader off the pitch; in a dressing room full of youngsters, his experience is perfect for that role. Whether he plays or not, Iñigo is always there to work hard.""

- Jordi Cruyff

Overall, with the Blaugrana club delivering a brilliant team effort overall and dominating the visitors at their home stadium, the massive 5-0 win feels like almost perfect for the club. Going forward, Barca fans would want the club to continue in this top form, as they aspire to win some major titles this season.