Barcelona welcomed Villarreal at the Nou Camp earlier tonight as they focused on collecting maximum points at home. The Catalan outfit made a good start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 31st minute courtesy of Robert Lewandowski’s goal. The Polish striker scored again just four minutes later with a great strike before Ansu Fati put the contest to bed in the 38th minute when he scored from close range. Barca were leading 3-0 at half-time.
Xavi’s men sat on their lead well in the second 45 minutes and earned a comfortable 3-0 win in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Barcelona player fared during the match against Villarreal.
GK: Marc-André ter Stegen – 7/10
The German keeper had to make just one save in the game and secured an easy clean sheet at home.
RB: Sergi Roberto – 7/10
The Spanish talent earned the ball back once and was accurate with his passing.
CB: Jules Kounde – 7/10
Kounde did what was required of him at the back and earned an important clean sheet at the Nou Camp.
CB: Marcos Alonso – 7.5/10
The Spaniard earned the ball back three times and distributed the ball really well from the back.
LB: Jordi Alba – 8/10
He didn’t do much wrong at the back and managed to create some inviting chances in the final third. Alba has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CM: Gavi – 7.5/10
Gavi was accurate with his ball distribution and ended the game with an assist to his name.
CM: Frenkie de Jong – 8/10
He anchored the midfield with conviction and made two good runs with the ball.
CM: Pedri – 7/10
The Spanish sensation did his fair share of defending but lacked quality in the final third.
RW: Ferran Torres – 7/10
Torres had a few bright moments in the Villarreal half but didn’t do enough to register a goal.
ST: Robert Lewandowski – 8.5/10
The Polish striker was unstoppable in the first half as he scored two quick-fire goals which gave Barca an ideal platform to go on and snatch the win.
LW: Ansu Fati – 8/10
Fati was a constant menace in front of the opposition goal and made the points secure for Barcelona by getting his name on the scoresheet in the 38th minute.
Substitutes:
CM: Sergio Busquets – 6/10
He added some experience to Barca’s midfield.
RB: Hector Bellerin – 6/10
The Spaniard made a couple of crucial defensive contributions after coming off the bench.
LW: Ousmane Dembele – 6.5/10
Dembele added more pace to Barcelona’s attack.
RW: Raphinha – 6/10
He offered very little after coming off the bench.
CB: Gerard Pique – 6/10
Pique kept things solid at the back.
