Player Ratings: Match Performance Analysis

**Joan Garcia (6/10):**
Garcia was largely a bystander throughout the match, with little he could do to prevent Elche’s goal.

**Jules Kounde (7/10):**
Kounde handled Elche’s frequent attacks with confidence and made minimal mistakes. He was substituted in the 84th minute due to a minor injury.

**Pau Cubarsi (7/10):**
Cubarsi had a solid performance overall, although he experienced a few shaky moments as Elche attempted to exploit Barcelona’s high defensive line.

**Eric Garcia (7/10):**
Garcia played a crucial role in defense, covering significant ground and performing admirably under pressure.

**Alejandro Balde (7/10):**
Balde exhibited a calm demeanor and consistently advanced up the pitch to support the attack.

**Dani Olmo (7/10):**
Olmo had a commendable performance that should have concluded with a goal, but he squandered several prime opportunities. He was substituted in the 63rd minute by Bernal.

**Frenkie de Jong (8/10):**
De Jong delivered several standout moments, assisting two goals with a brilliant through-ball and a well-timed cut-back, contributing significantly to his team’s victory.

**Fermin Lopez (7/10):**
Lopez was a consistently positive influence throughout the match, contributing extensively and always seeking to make incisive passes. He was substituted in the final minutes.

**Lamine Yamal (8/10):**
Yamal showcased his usual creativity and skill, scoring a well-taken goal and having opportunities for more. Notably, he appeared to sustain a knock towards the end of the game.

**Ferran Torres (8/10):**
Torres netted one goal and could have scored multiple times, feeling unfortunate not to have secured a hat-trick. He was substituted after an hour.

**Raphinha (7/10):**
Raphinha enjoyed significant possession and was a dynamic presence on the left flank, though he seemed to suffer an injury, as he was seen indicating discomfort in his thigh during halftime. He was replaced by Rashford at the break.

**Marcus Rashford (8/10):**
Coming on with 30 minutes left, Rashford initially missed a great opportunity but redeemed himself by scoring from close range, firing the ball into the roof of the net.

**Robert Lewandowski (7/10):**
Lewandowski was active throughout the match, effectively utilizing his physicality.

**Marc Bernal (6/10):**
Bernal will be pleased with his minutes on the pitch as he works his way back to full fitness following an impressive display against Copenhagen midweek.

**Marc Casado (N/A):**
Casado was brought onto the field in the final five minutes of the match.

**Ronald Araujo (N/A):**
Araujo entered the game with only a few minutes remaining.

**Hansi Flick (7/10):**
Flick may be disappointed with the number of missed chances by his side and acknowledges that his high defensive line remains a concern against stronger opponents.