Barcelona faced off against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to collect all three points on the road. The Catalan giants made a great start to the game and got themselves ahead in the 29th minute courtesy of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s fine header. Ronald Araujo doubled Barca’s advantage with a powerful header in the 38th minute as Xavi’s men went into the half-time break 2-0 up on the scoreline.
Ferran Torres killed the game off in the 47th minute with a good finish before Aubameyang scored again with a chipped strike. The match ended with Barca earning a 4-0 win away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Barcelona player performed during the clash against Los Blancos.
GK: Marc-André ter Stegen – 7.5/10
The German keeper made a few solid saves at the back and secured an impressive clean sheet tonight.
RB: Ronald Araujo – 7.5/10
He won a couple of aerial duels and was a threat going forward. He scored Barca’s second goal with a powerful header.
CB: Gerard Pique – 7/10
The Spaniard kept things solid at the back and performed well enough to secure a clean sheet.
CB: Eric Garcia – 7.5/10
Garcia was strong in the air and made a few crucial interceptions for his side.
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LB: Jordi Alba – 7/10
He performed his defensive duties well and engineered a few key chances in the final third.
CM: Frenkie de Jong – 7.5/10
De Jong was bright and inventive in the opposition half but could only last 70 minutes.
CM: Sergio Busquets – 7/10
He anchored the midfield with conviction and made one good opportunity in the opponent’s half.
CM: Pedri – 7.5/10
Pedri made an impact at both ends of the field and completed some eye-catching dribbles from midfield.
RW: Ousmane Dembele – 8/10
The Frenchman was a real threat from the right flank and has got two assists to show for his efforts.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 9.5/10
Aubameyang was unstoppable at times during the game and has got two goals and one assist to his name.
LW: Ferran Torres – 8.5/10
He scored in the early stages of the second half and also managed to secure an assist tonight.
Substitutes:
CM: Gavi – 6/10
Gavi added some energy to Barca’s midfield.
ST: Memphis Depay – 6/10
He hardly got a sniff at goal.
RW: Adama Traore – 6/10
Traore injected some pace to Xavi’s frontline.
CM: Nico Gonzalez – N/A
He hardly had any time to influence the game.
RB: Dani Alves – N/A
Alves kept things tidy at the back.
