Yamal 8.5, John Garcia

FC Barcelona managed to safe their place within the subsequent spherical of the Copa del Rey with a 2-0 victory over Racing Santander. In a detailed contest, it took one thing particular from the Catalan giants to lastly break the impasse and seal the win.

In the end, targets from Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal enabled La Blaugrana to return away with an important win. Whereas the crew remained largely in management all through, sure gamers rose to the event and helped safe this much-needed outcome.

Listed below are the participant scores for Hansi Flick’s crew.

Beginning XI:

John Garcia: 8.0/10

Made a large save within the dying moments of the sport that proved essential for Barcelona, whereas his distribution and composure all through the match have been spectacular.

Jules Kounde: 6.5/10

The Frenchman delivered an honest efficiency, together with his means to play the offside entice accurately standing out. Nonetheless, he was nonetheless crushed too simply at occasions by the opposition.

Pau Cubarsi: 7.5/10

Not examined a lot by the opposition, however did nicely to play out from the again and distribute the ball even below stress. His partnership with Gerard Martin paved the best way for one more clear sheet.

Gerard Martin: 7.0/10

Much like Cubarsi, he was not examined a lot however did nicely to contest for the ball and distribute it as required. It was good to see him again within the beginning eleven as Barcelona saved one other clear sheet.

Alejandro Balde: 6.0/10

Far too one-dimensional to bother Racing and straightforward to learn for a lot of the sport. His runs have been too primary, and his coordination with Marcus Rashford left loads to be desired.

Marc Casado: 7.5/10

Necessary to the crew in additional methods than one, contesting duels nicely and displaying each coronary heart and depth. Whereas he might have achieved higher in sure conditions, he had a stable total efficiency.

Marc Bernal: 7.5/10

Seemed sharp and composed on the ball for many of the match. He did give away a number of wayward passes, however he ran the midfield for giant spells whereas he was on the pitch.

Yamal lamina: 8.5/10

After struggling to make an actual influence within the first half, Lamine Yamal got here alive after the break. His dribbling was sharper, his creativity returned, and he moved with larger goal. He additionally capped his show with a late aim.

Dani Olmo: 7.0/10

Confirmed some sharp touches and passes in tight areas, manoeuvring nicely regardless of stress. Nonetheless, he couldn’t translate this right into a decisive contribution in entrance of the aim.

Marcus Rashford: 6.5/10

The English ahead had a number of promising moments however ought to have achieved higher with the possibilities that got here his means.

Ferran Torres: 7.5/10

Quiet for a lot of the match, although he contributed defensively at corners. When composure was required, he delivered completely by scoring the opening aim.

Substitutes:

Fermin Lopez: 8.0/10

Made a direct influence after approaching, bringing much-needed depth. Delivered a sensational help for Ferran Torres’ opener.

Pedro: 7.5/10

Chic and magisterial, the younger Spanish midfielder seemed a stage above these round him, which was evident in his touches and passing.

Robert Lewandowski: 6.5/10

A superb show from the Polish ahead, holding up the ball nicely when required.

Raphinha: 8.0/10

Like Fermin Lopez, Raphinha added much more directness late on and offered the help for Barcelona’s second aim.

Eric Garcia: N/A

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