Match Performance Review: Barcelona’s Players Evaluated

**Joan Garcia (4/10):**
Garcia was caught out at the near post for Oyarzabal’s opening goal. He was also at fault for La Real’s second, as he palmed Soler’s header back into the danger zone, failing to recover in time for Guedes’ strike. In the 75th minute, he found himself in no-man’s land, only avoiding further disaster thanks to a clearance off the line by Cubarsi.

**Jules Kounde (5/10):**
Kounde allowed Guedes too much room to deliver a cross into the box within the first 30 seconds of the match. Fortunately, the resulting goal was ruled offside. He was caught ball-watching for Oyarzabal’s goal and failed to defend effectively against the cross that led to La Real’s second goal. He did manage to head the ball off the crossbar before being substituted late in the match.

**Pau Cubarsi (6/10):**
Cubarsi made a crucial headed clearance off the line to prevent a La Real goal with 15 minutes remaining. He was substituted five minutes before the end of the match.

**Eric Garcia (6/10):**
Garcia received a booking for dissent with 15 minutes to go but played a key role in maintaining Barcelona’s dominance in possession throughout the game.

**Alejandro Balde (6/10):**
Balde displayed tidy ball control but did not make a significant impact before being replaced by Cancelo.

**Pedri (7/10):**
Pedri was the focal point of Barcelona’s attacking efforts, with much of the team’s success coming through him on the right flank.

**Frenkie de Jong (6/10):**
De Jong was unfortunate not to find the back of the net during the first half.

**Fermin Lopez (6/10):**
Lopez had a fine low shot ruled out for offside early in the match and otherwise had a relatively quiet evening.

**Lamine Yamal (9/10):**
Yamal made an impressive start, breaking down the right wing and setting up Pedri, who shot straight at Remiro. He dominated four La Real defenders, had a goal disallowed for offside, and saw a penalty appeal turned down during a frantic first half. In the second half, he assisted Lewandowski with a precise cross, which led to a header that was deflected onto the bar. He later provided the assist for Rashford’s equalizer with 20 minutes to play.

**Ferran Torres (5/10):**
Torres struggled to make an impact as a supporting player in the final third and was substituted after an hour.

**Dani Olmo (7/10):**
Olmo tested Remiro with a powerful shot just before halftime, struck the woodwork early in the second half, and had another attempt tipped onto the post moments later. He was a bright presence on the left in the absence of Raphinha.

**Joao Cancelo (5/10):**
Cancelo made his second debut for Barcelona, coming on in the second half.

**Marcus Rashford (7/10):**
Rashford made an immediate impact, scoring his third league goal of the season shortly after his introduction.

**Robert Lewandowski (6/10):**
Lewandowski must have believed he had equalized after being expertly set up by Yamal, only to have his header pushed onto the bar by Remiro.

**Roony Bardghji (N/A):**
Bardghji was brought on with five minutes left to play.

**Gerard Martin (N/A):**
Martin replaced Cubarsi for the final moments of the match.

**Hansi Flick (7/10):**
Despite the injury-related absence of Raphinha, Barcelona’s manager made sound selections. The team performed well overall, creating ample chances, but ultimately struggled to convert those opportunities into goals.