Frenkie de Jong Played a Special Match for FC Barcelona Against Real Oviedo on Thursday. It was the Midfielder’s 264th Appearance for the Club, Equalling His National Team Coach Ronald Koeman.
De Jong Initial started on the bench, But Came Onto the Field Immediately After A Surprising 1-0 Deficit at Half-Time. He saw Eric García Score The Equalizer Soon After. The Dutch International was of Great Value in Robert Lewandowski’s 1-2 goal, also as a substitute.
De Jong Delivered An Excellent Cross From the Right Side of the Field. Lewandowski then showed His class by perfect heading the ball into the top corner. In The Final Phase, Ronald Araújo Sealed the Match with the 1-3.
Due to the Victory, FC Barcelona has Sixteen Points. The Reigning National Champion Has Not Yet Lost In The First Six League Matches, But Did Draw Once. Real Madrid is Still Flawless and Is At The Top With Two Points More Than Barça.
De Jong started on the bench at fc barcelona so he could get some rest. He Left the Dutch National Team’s Training Camp Early This Month With An Injury and Then Missed The Home Match Against Valencia. After that, he was in The Starting Lineup Against Getafe (La Liga) and Newcastle United (Champions League).
Only Cocu Played More Often for FC Barcelona
Of the Dutch Players who have ever played for FC Barcelona, Only Phillip Cocu Has Made More Appearances Than de Jong and his Current National Coach. Cocu Played 292 Games for the Catalan Club.
Lionel Messi is at the top of the list of Foreign Players with the most matches for FC Barcelona. The Argentinian Played 778 Games for the Clubs.
Behind Messi Are Marc-André Ter Stegen (422), Dani Alves (408), Javier Mascherano (334), Ivan Rakitic (310), The Aforementioned Cocu, Luis Suárez (283), Koeman and Now Also de Jong (Both 264).