Arsenal 5-3 Barcelona - 3 talking points as Gunners down Barca at SoFi

Arsenal 5-3 Barcelona – 3 talking points as Gunners down Barca at SoFi

Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his team's first goal during a pre-season friendly football match between Arsenal FC and FC Barcelona at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 26, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) /

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Arsenal’s Belgian midfielder Leandro Trossard (L) and Barcelona’s Moroccan forward Abde Ezzalzouli (R) vie for the ball during a pre-season friendly football match between Arsenal FC and FC Barcelona at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 26, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) /

Leandro Trossard showing his quality

Aside from Saka, the one player that has made the biggest splash has been Leandro Trossard, who has been in great form.

With his double against Barca, Trossard take his preseason tally to three as he was mesmerizing yet again. His quick feet, neat, clean touches, energy, and willingness to take the game on were features as he is showing what a signing he has been for Arteta.

Leandro Trossard makes it 4-2 to Arsenal! ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/qCem2SsaBO
— AFCnewsroom (@TheAFCnewsroom) July 27, 2023

It has been a preseason to remember for Trossard, and while it is only preseason, he looms as a key contributor to Arsenal’s bid for the Premier League title.

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