Barcelona entertained Valencia at the Nou Camp earlier tonight as they focused on securing a good result at home in La Liga. The home team made a decent start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 22nd minute when Fermin Lopez found the back of the net. However, Valencia equalised just five minutes later thanks to Hugo Duro’s goal. Pepelu completed the turnaround for the visitors from the penalty spot in the 38th minute.
Barcelona found themselves at a numerical advantage in the first half injury-time when Giorgi Mamardashvili was sent off by the referee as they went into the half-time break 2-1 down on the scoreline.
Robert Lewandowski got himself a second-half hattrick as Barcelona cruised to an impressive 4-2 win at the Nou Camp.
Let’s take a look at how each Barcelona player performed during the match against Valencia.
GK: Marc-Andre ter Stegen – 5/10
He made one good save at the back but won’t be happy after conceding two goals tonight.
RB: Jules Kounde – 6.5/10
Kounde caught the eye at times in both halves.
CB: Ronald Araujo – 7.5/10
He earned possession back once and was a real menace inside the Valencia penalty box. Araujo has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CB: Pau Cubarsi – 5.5/10
Cubarsi had a tough first half and was replaced at the half-time interval.
LB: Joao Cancelo – 6.5/10
He did his fair share of defending and was lively in the opponent’s half.
CM: Ilkay Gundogan – 8/10
Gundogan made one important interception and managed to create a few promising chances for his teammates up top. He ended the game with an assist to his name.
CM: Andreas Christensen – 6/10
He struggled to impress in the first half and was substituted at half-time.
CM: Fermin Lopez – 7/10
Lopez opened the goal-scoring in the 22nd minute but was quiet in the second half.
RW: Lamine Yamal – 7/10
He made a few dangerous runs with the ball but has got nothing to show for his efforts.
ST: Robert Lewandowski – 10/10
Lewandowski was a real menace in the final third and scored a second-half hat-trick to help his team win this contest.
LW: Raphinha – 7/10
Raphinha caused some problems for his marker and ended the game with an assist to his name.
Substitutes:
CB: Inigo Martinez – 7/10
He was solid at the back.
CM: Sergi Roberto – 6.5/10
Roberto made one decent chance in the final third.
LW: Joao Felix – 6.5/10
Felix had some bright moments in the game.
CM: Pedri – 6.5/10
He got stuck in with a few solid tackles.
ST: Ferran Torres – 6.5/10
Torres made one decent run with the ball.
