Barcelona entertained Cadiz at the Nou Camp earlier tonight as they focused on collecting all three points at home in La Liga. The Catalan club made a good start to the game and managed to score the opening goal in the 43rd minute courtesy of Sergi Roberto’s effort. Robert Lewandowski doubled Barca’s advantage just a few minutes later when he found the back of the net as well. Xavi’s men went into the half-time break with a healthy two-goal lead.
Barcelona sat on their lead well and secured an impressive 2-0 victory in front of their home supporters.
Let’s take a look at how each Barcelona player performed during the match against Cadiz.
GK: Marc-André ter Stegen – 7.5/10
He made a few solid saves at the back and earned a well-deserved clean sheet at the Nou Camp.
RB: Jules Kounde – 7/10
The French talent performed his defensive duties well and made one decent run with the ball.
CB: Andreas Christensen – 7/10
He did what was required of him on the defensive end of the field and made one good chance going forward.
CB: Eric Garcia – 7.5/10
The Spaniard made a lot of crucial clearances at the back and made one good run with the ball.
LB: Alejandro Balde – 7/10
Balde didn’t do much wrong at the back and made one decent chance in the final third.
CM: Sergi Roberto – 8.5/10
The Spaniard got stuck in with some solid tackles and gave his team the lead in the 43rd minute.
CM: Frenkie de Jong – 6.5/10
He earned possession back once and was good on the ball as well.
CM: Gavi – 7/10
Gavi caused a few headaches for the opposition defenders but failed to score a goal himself.
RW: Ferran Torres – 9/10
Torres made plenty of dangerous runs with the ball and did everything but score tonight.
ST: Robert Lewandowski – 7.5/10
The Polish striker doubled Barca’s advantage just before the half-time break. He was replaced in the 73rd minute.
LW: Ansu Fati – 7/10
Fati was a dangerous presence on the left flank but has got nothing to show for his efforts.
Substitutes:
CM: Franck Kessie – 6/10
He added some energy to Xavi’s midfield.
RW: Raphinha – 6/10
Raphinha had a few bright moments in the game.
LW: Angel Alarcon – N/A
Alarcon came on for the final few minutes of the contest.
