Barcelona entertained Athletic Bilbao at the Nou Camp earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in La Liga. Barca made a slow start to the game and were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
Both teams canceled each other out for most of the second half. However, Marc Guiu gave the Catalan club the all-important lead in the 80th minute when he found the back of the net. Xavi’s men ended up securing a narrow 1-0 win in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Barcelona player fared during the clash against Bilbao.
GK: Marc-Andre ter Stegen – 7.5/10
The German keeper made a few important saves at the back and earned a crucial clean sheet at the Nou Camp.
RB: Joao Cancelo – 8/10
The Portuguese talent was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch. Cancelo was accurate with his passing as well.
CB: Andreas Christensen – 6.5/10
Christensen did what was required of him on the defensive end of the field and was replaced near the hour mark.
CB: Inigo Martinez – 7/10
The Spaniard kept things solid at the back and was accurate with his ball distribution.
LB: Alejandro Balde – 6.5/10
Balde managed to catch the eye in both halves and was substituted in the 78th minute.
CM: Gavi – 7/10
He anchored the midfield well and made one key chance in the final third.
CM: Oriol Romeu – 6.5/10
Romeu did his fair share of defending but could last only 59 minutes.
CM: Ilkay Gundogan – 6.5/10
He had a couple of bright moments in the opponent’s half but never looked like he would score.
RW: Ferran Torres – 6.5/10
Torres caused a few headaches for the opposition but didn’t do enough to register a goal.
ST: Joao Felix – 8.5/10
Felix was a constant menace in the final third and did everything but score tonight. However, he has got an assist to show for his efforts.
LW: Fermin Lopez – 6.5/10
He had a few strikes at goal but failed to find the back of the net.
Substitutes:
LW: Lamine Yamal – 6.5/10
He caused a few problems for the Bilbao defenders.
CB: Ronald Araujo – 6.5/10
Araujo kept things solid at the back.
LB: Marcos Alonso – 6/10
The Spaniard made one good chance going forward.
ST: Marc Guiu – 7/10
He scored the winning goal in the 80th minute.
