Player Ratings: Gundogan Shines, Christensen Impresses, and Yamal Adds Spark in Barcelona’s Performance
Ilkay Gundogan earned a stellar 8.5/10 in another display of creative brilliance, contributing multiple chances and providing an assist while showcasing composure in set-piece situations. Andreas Christensen, with a rating of 8/10, ignited Barcelona’s scoring with a standout tackle and posed a threat in front of goal, displaying solid defensive prowess throughout.
Lamine Yamal, entering the game as a substitute, earned a commendable 7.5/10 for injecting energy into the attack and capping off his performance with a well-deserved goal. Joao Felix, also receiving a 7.5/10, impressed with his positive attitude, contributing to significant chances and providing a fine assist to Yamal after notable buildup play.
Pedri, with a rating of 7.5/10, made a strong impact in the second half, completing all dribbles and winning multiple ground duels in an impressive cameo, showcasing readiness for upcoming challenges, including facing Real Madrid.
On the other hand, Ferran Torres received a 4/10, as the forward struggled to make a significant impact, missing scoring opportunities and wandering without much contribution—a subpar outing for the usually dynamic player.
Additional player ratings include Pena (7), De Jong (7), Kounde (7), Lewandowski (6.5), Balde (6.5), Raphinha (6.5), Araujo (6), and Roberto (6).
The individual performances paint a varied picture, with standout displays from some players contrasting with suboptimal contributions from others in Barcelona’s recent outing.