Barcelona locked horns with Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica earlier this evening as they focused on securing maximum points on the road in La Liga. The Catalan giants made a great start to the game as they scored the opening goal in the 20th minute when Robert Lewandowski found the back of the net. Lewandowski doubled Barca’s advantage in the 35th minute before Ayoze Perez got a goal back for the home side just three minutes later. Hansi Flick’s men went into the half-time break 2-1 up on the scoreline.
Pablo Torre scored his team’s third goal in the 58th minute before Raphinha put Barca 4-1 up in the 74th minute. Raphinha added another goal just nine minutes later as the Catalan giants cruised to a dominant 5-1 win away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Barcelona player fared during the match against Villarreal.
GK: Marc-Andre ter Stegen – 6.5/10
The German keeper made some solid saves during the game but failed to keep a clean sheet.
RB: Jules Kounde – 7.5/10
He caught the eye at times on both halves and was accurate with his passing.
CB: Sergi Dominguez – 6.5/10
Dominguez kept things solid at the back for most of the game and was replaced in the 58th minute.
CB: Inigo Martinez – 7/10
He cleared the danger when required and was good on the ball.
LB: Gerard Martin – 7/10
Martin performed his defensive duties well but struggled to influence the game in the final third.
CM: Pablo Torre – 8.5/10
He caused a lot of headaches for the opposition defenders and ended the game with a goal and an assist to his name.
CM: Eric Garcia – 7.5/10
Garcia anchored the midfield well and was always willing to have a strike at goal.
CM: Pedri – 7/10
The Spaniard managed to shine at times in the Villarreal half and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
RW: Lamine Yamal – 9/10
Yamal was a constant menace in the final third and did well to pick up an assist.
ST: Robert Lewandowski – 8.5/10
The Polish striker bagged a brace which gave Barca a dominant win this evening.
LW: Raphinha – 9.5/10
Raphinha caused a lot of chaos in and around the opponent’s penalty area and scored two goals in the second half.
Substitutes:
GK: Inaki Pena – 7/10
He kept a clean sheet in the second half.
CM: Marc Casado – 6.5/10
Casado did his fair share of defending.
CM: Pau Victor – 6.5/10
He was lively in the final third and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CB: Pau Cubarsi – 6.5/10
Cubarsi kept things solid at the back.
LB: Hector Fort – N/A
