Match Performance Review: Barcelona Players Evaluated

Joan Garcia (6/10):

Demonstrated some instability alongside the rest of the Barcelona defense when faced with corners but made several crucial saves throughout the match.

Jules Kounde (6/10):

Delivered another lackluster performance, although he did contribute offensively during Olmo’s goal.

Eric Garcia (7/10):

Effectively progressed the ball forward and played a significant role in Barcelona’s first goal. Despite experiencing a few shaky moments defensively, he remained largely solid.

Gerard Martin (5/10):

While he has performed well at center-back this season, he appeared anxious during the entire match and was outmuscled by Slavia’s attackers.

Alejandro Balde (5/10):

Failed to track the ball during the first goal and did not contribute significantly to the offense.

Frenkie de Jong (7/10):

Should have been more proactive in preventing the opening goal but grew more influential as the match progressed, helping Barcelona turn the tide. He received a booking in the closing minutes, ruling him out of the final group game against Copenhagen.

Pedri (5/10):

Had an uncharacteristically poor performance, struggling to find space in the first half and was closely marked throughout. He missed an opportunity early in the second half and subsequently left the field due to injury, which poses serious concerns for Barcelona.

Fermin Lopez (8/10):

Once again proved to be a vital asset for Barcelona, scoring two impressive goals. He has now contributed to seven goals in six Champions League matches this season.

Roony Bardghji (5/10):

Substituted in for the suspended Yamal but had minimal impact. He squandered an early opportunity by shooting over the bar and was eventually replaced by Rashford.

Robert Lewandowski (6/10):

Faced a challenging night, notably scoring an own goal that equalized for Slavia. However, he showcased his legendary scoring prowess by securing Barcelona’s fourth goal later in the match.

Raphinha (6/10):

Did not exhibit his usual influence but maintained commendable work ethic. His clever flick assisted Lopez’s equalizer.

Dani Olmo (7/10):

Came on for the injured Pedri and immediately made an impact by scoring a stunning goal to put Barcelona ahead at 3-2.

Marcus Rashford (7/10):

Provided a valuable contribution off the bench, making a significant run and assisting Lewandowski’s goal to secure the victory over Slavia Prague.

Marc Bernal (6/10):

Came on for the last ten minutes and helped solidify Barcelona’s defense as they aimed to close out the match.

Ronald Araujo (6/10):

Also substituted in for the final ten minutes, displaying confidence during his time on the field.

Hansi Flick (7/10):

Will be pleased with the victory but must address his team’s defensive frailties, as this raises concerns about their competitiveness in the tournament. Effective use of substitutions was evident, with Olmo scoring and Rashford assisting to secure the win.