Rashford 9.0, Pedri 8.5 | Newcastle United 1-2 FC Barcelona: Player ratings

FC Barcelona finish a nail-biting fixture towards Newcastle United with a hard-fought victory. Regardless of being away from residence in entrance of a really energetic crowd, Hansi Flick’s facet managed to return away with all three factors from this sport.

A 2-1 victoryit was made potential thanks to 2 good objectives from Marcus Rashford and the immense defensive efficiency that Barça placed on show. Large win for La Blaugrana, particularly contemplating the circumstances.

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

Participant Rankings:

Go Garcia: 8.5

Prime efficiency in the course of the first half from the Spaniard, as he saved a sure aim to assist maintain Barça within the sport. Past that, he appeared composed all through the sport and made certain the group at all times felt safe with him defending the aim.

Jules Kounde: 8.5

Again to his constant finest, the Frenchman had a terrific sport. Defensively stable, making a number of essential blocks, and he additionally obtained an help for the opening aim scored by Barça.

Ronald Araujo: 8.0

Good when it comes to his defensive contributions, and continuously made certain to cease any advances being made by Newcastle United. The opposition forwards have been saved at bay, and his personal development with the ball was commendable as nicely.

PAU Cubarsi: 8.0

Good when it comes to his passing, the teen learn the sport fairly nicely and it helped get rid of good alternatives that Newcastle United tried to create for themselves. Prime show from the younger defender.

Gerard Martin: 7.5

Stable on the left flank and held his personal fairly nicely. A bit shaky at instances, however total left an excellent impression in a really powerful sport.

Frenkie de Jong: 8.5

Orchestrated the midfield alongside Pedri, and dictated the tempo of play. It was a terrific outing for the Dutch midfielder, and a very good efficiency from him mechanically interprets to a terrific show from the group as nicely.

Pedri: 8.5

Regardless of the opposition’s makes an attempt to restrict his involvement within the sport, Pedri was unplayable as soon as he obtained himself into the sport for Barcelona. Nice on the ball and persistently saved Newcastle United working after him.

Raphinha: 6.5

Struggled in the course of the first half, and a few of his decision-making was irritating as nicely. Nonetheless, he did barely enhance in the course of the second half but it surely was nonetheless an underwhelming efficiency from the Brazilian.

Fermin Lopez: 6.5

Good power from the Spanish midfielder, however he was hardly too impactful. He had a number of good moments, however he was a bit underwhelming on this sport contemplating his sensational efficiency within the earlier sport.

Marcus Rashford: 9.0

Merely out of this world for Barcelona on this sport. He was already displaying indicators of his high quality and menace in the course of the first half, however he really exploded in the course of the second half. Scored the opener with a well-placed header, after which scored as soon as once more with a thunderous strike from distance.

Robert Lewandowski: 6.5

Fairly restricted and didn’t get many alternatives to thrive throughout this sport. Did nicely to place strain on Newcastle United, nevertheless.

Substitutes:

Andreas Christensen: 6.5

Good efficiency from the Danish defender, particularly when it comes to his distribution. Defensively, nevertheless, he was not examined a lot.

Ferran Torres: 6.0

Lined lots of floor and obtained into some positions the place Newcastle United have been susceptible, however couldn’t do a lot else.

Eric Garcia: 6.5

Went into each duel valiantly and it was clear to see his dedication. Even purchased his teammates some beneficial seconds throughout further time.

Dani Olmo: N/A

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

Marc Casado: N/A.

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