Paulinho said he would score 15 goals this season and he is well on track. The Brazilian scored his eighth goal in La Liga against Real Sociedad as Barcelona came back from two down to win 4-2.
Now he is Barcelona's third highest goalscorer in the top flight, behind Messi (17) and Suarez (13). Curiously he has DOUBLE the total of Cristiano Ronaldo - four. Incredible.
The Brazilian has bedded in well at Barcelona and Valverde has used him in various midfield positioons. He is more comfortable in the centre of the pitch even though on Sunday he was on the wide right. He still got into dangerous areas and ended up scoring the first of four goals for his team.