Barcelona welcomed Girona at the Nou Camp earlier tonight as they focused on securing all three points at home in La Liga. The Catalan club made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 12th minute when Artem Dovbyk found the back of the net. However, Robert Lewandowski equalised for Barca just seven minutes later. The visitors grabbed the lead once again thanks to Miguel Gutierrez’s effort in the 40th minute. Xavi’s men went into the half-time break 2-1 down on the scoreline.
Valery Fernandez put some daylight between the two sides when he scored for Girona in the 80th minute. Ilkay Gundogan got a goal back for Barca in injury-time. However, Cristhian Stuani put the match to bed when he scored Girona’s fourth goal in the dying embers of the game. The contest ended with Barcelona crashing to a disappointing 4-2 loss in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Barcelona player performed during the clash against Girona.
GK: Inaki Pena – 5.5/10
Pena made a few decent saves at the back but still conceded four times tonight.
RB: Jules Kounde – 6.5/10
He failed to keep things solid on the defensive third of the pitch but was lively in the opponent’s half.
CB: Ronald Araujo – 5.5/10
Araujo made a couple of crucial clearances inside his half but was far from convincing during the game.
CB: Andreas Christensen – 6/10
He struggled to prove his worth when defending at the back and was replaced in the 64th minute.
LB: Joao Cancelo – 7/10
Cancelo was a positive influence at both ends of the field.
CM: Frenkie de Jong – 7/10
He was a positive influence in the final third but failed to register a goal.
CM: Ilkay Gundogan – 8.5/10
Gundogan was a constant menace in the opponent’s half and managed to get his name on the scoresheet in injury time.
CM: Pedri – 6.5/10
The Spaniard made a handful of decent chances for others around him but never looked like he would score.
RW: Raphinha – 7.5/10
Raphinha caused all sorts of problems for the Girona defenders and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
ST: Robert Lewandowski – 7.5/10
Lewandowski managed to find the back of the net in the 19th minute but was mostly quiet in the second half.
LW: Joao Felix – 6/10
Felix showcased what he can do at times but was lackluster on the left flank.
Substitutes:
ST: Ferran Torres – 6.5/10
He came off the bench and secured an assist.
RW: Lamine Yamal – 7/10
Yamal made some meaningful chances for his teammates.
LB: Alejandro Balde – 6/10
He failed to keep things solid at the back.
CM: Fermin Lopez – 6.5/10
He made two good runs with the ball.
