Barcelona made history for the second week running by extending their unbeaten run to a record 36 games following their 4-0 victory over Eibar today.
Lionel Messi bagged a brace while Munir and Luis Suarez both scored for the La Liga leaders.
Luis Enrique gave Arda Turan the nod in central midfield ahead of Andres Iniesta. Barca have now won all 14 games in which the Turkish international winger has appeared in since making his debut for the club.
Turan worked hard in midfield and helped his side control possession making 58 passes at an 89 percent accuracy.
We took a look at social media to discover what Barcelona fans made of Turan’s performance.
Barca’s record in games in which Turan has featured in was the talk of the town before the game.
Arda Turan – record in 13 games with Barca:
13W 0D 0L
1 goal
3 assists
via @BarcaStat pic.twitter.com/wU4xsWX6Xs— Barca Galaxy (@barcagalaxy) March 6, 2016
Turan’s combative style also earned praise on social media.
Arda battling there reminds me of this really good stuff from him midweek on adapting to playing midfield for Barca: https://t.co/P5gF6cBuJf
— Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) March 6, 2016
Turan did not add to his tally of three assists and one goal but he came close to setting up Luis Suarez with this cheeky back foot.
https://twitter.com/Barcelona_HD/status/706499416719544321
Barca have won all 14 games in which Turan has featured including 10 La Liga games. The bearded winger is nearing Alex Song’s 12 game winning streak in the league.
Arda Turan has won his first 10 Liga games with Barcelona #fcblive Only Alex Song did better, won first 12 Liga games [via #laligaennumeros]
— John Barça (@jbtheculer) March 6, 2016
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