De Jong 9.0, Christensen 8.5

A tricky encounter towards Guadalajara ends in victory for FC Barcelona because the Catalan giants proceed to the subsequent spherical. Whereas it positively took a whole lot of time to seek out the again of the web, Hansi Flick’s aspect ultimately managed it.

In the end, a 2-0 victory away from house is one thing that La Blaugrana can look again at fondly. Due to targets from Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford, Barça reside to struggle one other day within the Copa del Rey.

Listed below are the participant rankings for Hansi Flick’s group.

Participant rankings:

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen: 7.0

First begin in a very long time for the German goalkeeper, however he did effectively. Made a few saves and his distribution was strong as effectively.

Marc Casado: 7.5

Regardless of working as a right-back on this sport, Marc Casado held his personal fairly effectively. First rate by way of his workrate and in addition by way of linking up along with his teammates.

Eric Garcia: 7.5

The Spanish defender was fairly lively on this sport and did a whole lot of operating every time wanted. Furthermore, his success price by way of each his passing and duels was commendable.

Andreas Christensen: 8.5

Good efficiency from the Danish defender, who made certain to are inclined to his defensive duties fairly successfully. Furthermore, he ended up scoring the essential opening aim for Barcelona as effectively.

Jofre Torrents: 7.5

By no means seemed misplaced and ended up doing fairly effectively on the left flank. Overlapped typically, tracked again simply as a lot, and was fairly environment friendly by way of each his passing and defensive duels.

Marc Bernal: 7.5

Whereas he was on the pitch, Marc Bernal was gliding previous opponents and successful the ball again for the group time and again. Nice first half show from the younger Spaniard.

Frenkie de Jong: 9.0

Prime sport from the Dutch midfielder, who dictated the tempo of the match fairly successfully and even ended up grabbing an help for Barça’s much-needed opening aim.

Fermin Lopez: 6.5

A bit too egocentric at instances however it was comprehensible given the scenario of the sport. Nonetheless, the Spanish midfielder did put in an honest shift for a lot of the sport.

Yamal lamina: 8.5

Was a continuing thorn to cope with for the opposition and repeatedly created harmful possibilities all through the sport. Ended up proving the help for Marcus Rashford’s aim as effectively.

Roony Bardghji: 7.0

Energetic and seemed prone to make one thing occur, Roony Bardghji had a strong outing for Barça. On a number of events, he was in a position to single-handedly create some good openings.

Marcus Rashford: 8.0

Fairly restricted by the opposition, the English ahead couldn’t do a lot on this sport by way of his general play. Had just a few first rate makes an attempt at aim, however it took him an honest period of time earlier than he discovered the again of the web close to the top of the sport.

Substitutes:

Pau Cubarsi: 7.0

Added some nice defensive solidity on the again and was additionally strong along with his passing.

Alejandro Balde: 6.5

Didn’t get to do a lot for many of the second half however nonetheless added a bit of additional tempo on the left flank.

Jules Kounde: 6.5

A bit sluggish right here and there, however Jules Kounde did effectively to assist out the group each defensively and by way of offering passes to the forwards.

Peter: 7.0

As quickly as he got here on, Barça in much more management of the scenario and issues began clicking higher between the gamers.

Gerard Martin: N/A

Not sufficient time or affect on the sport to warrant a ranking.