Player Ratings: Barcelona’s Narrow Victory over Barbastro Unveils Standout Performances and Areas for Improvement

Araujo, Kounde (7): Contributed solid performances.
Pena, Christensen (6.5): Displayed commendable efforts.
Gundogan (4): Below-par performance.
Martinez (N/A): Limited contribution.

In a tightly contested fixture against fourth-division side Barbastro, Barcelona secured a victory, but the match revealed both standout performances and areas for improvement. Here’s a breakdown of how we rated the players:

Hector Fort (8): Adapted well to an unfamiliar left-back position, displaying threatening runs and delivering a spectacular assist for Raphinha. A promising performance.
Raphinha (8): Emerged as Barcelona’s main creative force, contributing with runs and passes. His excellent strike doubled Barcelona’s lead, showcasing his overall involvement.
Fermin (7.5): Broke the deadlock and demonstrated a goal-scoring threat with his ability to find space inside the box. Conceding a penalty was a downside, but he staked a claim for more minutes in the first team.
Frenkie de Jong (7.5): Calm and composed, provided control in midfield, aiding the struggling Romeu in defense.
Lewandowski (7): Despite spending most of his time as a tall and solitary presence, he crucially won and converted a penalty when Barcelona needed a third goal.
Vitor Roque (5.5): Deployed as a winger, but struggled to make an impact in that position. Missed a chance to open his Barcelona account.
Joao Felix (5): Limited involvement in action, combined well with Fort at times, but had a goal disallowed by the linesman and was at fault for Barbastro’s goal.
Oriol Romeu (5): Mixed performance with occasional nice passes but often slowing down the game or losing possession. An average display.
Ferran Torres (3): Struggled throughout the game, exhibiting a lack of finishing. A notably poor performance.