Match Performance Review: Barcelona vs. Celta

**Wojciech Szczesny (6/10):**
The goalkeeper had limited influence on the Celta goals and experienced a relatively quiet second half.

**Eric Garcia (6/10):**
Garcia made several commendable forward runs and performed admirably in the unfamiliar right-back position.

**Ronald Araujo (6/10):**
Iglesias posed a significant challenge to Barcelona’s defense, often overpowering Araujo and his partner throughout the match. However, the Uruguayan improved as the game progressed, showing greater strength in the latter stages.

**Pau Cubarsi (5/10):**
Cubarsi struggled significantly during the first Celta goal, allowing the opposition to break through on multiple occasions.

**Alejandro Balde (6/10):**
While Balde contributed well in attack, he inadvertently kept Carreira onside for Celta’s opening goal and was caught too high up the pitch for the second.

**Frenkie de Jong (8/10):**
De Jong showcased his typical elegance on the ball and found his rhythm in the second half. However, he may share some blame for keeping Jutgla onside during Celta’s second goal before receiving a red card in stoppage time.

**Dani Olmo (5/10):**
As a last-minute replacement for Casado, Olmo appeared out of sync in midfield. Though he showed signs of improvement after halftime, he struggled to make a significant impact.

**Fermin Lopez (6/10):**
Lopez maintained good possession and exhibited neat play, though he did not shine as brightly as in previous matches. He earned the first penalty with a daring effort.

**Lamine Yamal (8/10):**
Despite being overshadowed by Rashford and Lewandowski in attack, Yamal managed to score and performed exceptionally well, even with Celta marking him closely.

**Robert Lewandowski (10/10):**
Lewandowski converted a penalty to give Barcelona the lead and later scored a clinical volley to make it 2-1. His well-placed header capped a stellar all-around performance, earning him a deserved hat-trick.

**Marcus Rashford (9/10):**
Rashford was the standout performer, solidifying his position on the left wing in Raphinha’s absence. With two assists, he climbed to the top of the La Liga assist charts, playing a central role in Barcelona’s attacking prowess.

**Andreas Christensen (N/A):**
Christensen entered the match in the final five minutes but had little opportunity to influence the game.

**Gerard Martin (N/A):**
Martin received a brief appearance late in the match, which was already well in hand.

**Ferran Torres (N/A):**
Another late substitute, Torres did not have sufficient time to leave a mark on the game.

**Marc Bernal (N/A):**
Bernal came on for the final moments following De Jong’s red card.

**Hansi Flick (6/10):**
Flick’s high-line tactics led to some vulnerabilities for Barcelona, but he will be satisfied with the victory. Interestingly, he did not make any substitutions until late in the match.