Barcelona entertained Manchester United at the Nou Camp earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result in the UEFA Europa League. The Catalan giants made a bright start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
Marcos Alonso gave Barca the lead in the 50th minute with a good header. However, Marcus Rashford equalised for Man United just two minutes later with a great finish. Jules Kounde scored an unfortunate own goal in the 59th minute. However, Raphinha managed to net the equaliser for Barca in the 76th minute when he delivered a great cross but the ball missed everyone and went into the Man United net. The contest ended with Barcelona being held to a 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp.
Let’s take a look at how each Barcelona player performed during the clash against the Red Devils.
GK: Marc-André ter Stegen – 6.5/10
The German keeper made a few crucial saves at the back but still conceded two goals tonight.
RB: Ronald Araujo – 6.5/10
He looked shaky at the back but had some lively moments in the Man United half.
CB: Jules Kounde – 6.5/10
Kounde scored an unfortunate own goal close to the hour mark. However, he ended the game with an assist to his name.
CB: Marcos Alonso – 7/10
The Spaniard didn’t do much wrong at the back and scored a good goal to open the goal-scoring for Barca early in the second half.
LB: Jordi Alba – 7/10
He was a positive influence at both ends of the field but got replaced in the 66th minute.
CM: Frenkie de Jong – 6.5/10
De Jong came back to defend when required and made one decent run with the ball.
CM: Franck Kessie – 6.5/10
He anchored the midfield well at times and was good on the ball.
RW: Raphinha – 9/10
The Brazilian talent struck the ball with a lot of venom from long range and deserves the man of the match award for scoring and creating a goal for Barca tonight.
CAM: Pedri – 6/10
He struggled to get into the flow of the game and was replaced in the 40th minute.
LW: Gavi – 7/10
Gavi had a couple of bright moments in the game but failed to register a goal.
ST: Robert Lewandowski – 7/10
The Polish striker was a constant menace in the final third but struggled to finish off his chances.
Substitutes:
CM: Sergi Roberto – 6/10
He made one key chance in the final third.
CB: Andreas Christensen – 6/10
Christensen kept things solid at the back.
LB: Alejandro Balde – 6/10
He made one decent run with the ball.
LW: Ansu Fati – 6.5/10
Fati made an instant impact off the bench but there was no goal for him.
RW: Ferran Torres – N/A
He came on for the final few minutes of the game.
