Jordi Alba, who played eleven seasons for Barcelona, is primarily known for his defensive duties, yet he contributed 27 goals for the club. His standout individual achievement came on February 3, 2021, in the Copa del Rey match against Granada, where he scored his only career brace.
The match was dramatic: Barcelona came back from a 0-2 deficit late in regular time. Alba scored the equalizer in the 92nd minute with a powerful volley assisted by Antoine Griezmann, after which the match went into extra time. Alba’s first goal forced the overtime period, and his second sealed the final 5-3 victory for Barcelona.
This win propelled Barcelona to the Copa semifinals, followed by victories over Sevilla and a 4-0 final win against Athletic Bilbao. After the game, Alba highlighted the connection with his teammates: "It's a play Leo and I always do, and I saw Antoine was wider, so I moved centrally and went all in." These goals remain a memorable highlight demonstrating Alba’s impact in decisive matches despite his defensive position.
