Barcelona locked horns with Rayo Vallecano at the Vallecas Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in La Liga. The Catalan club made a slow start to the game and conceded the opener in the 39th minute when Unai Lopez found the back of the net. Barca went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.
Florian Lejeune scored an unfortunate own goal in the 82nd minute as Xavi’s men ended up securing a 1-1 draw away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Barcelona player fared during the match against Rayo Vallecano.
GK: Inaki Pena – 6.5/10
He made some solid saves at the back but failed to earn a clean sheet today.
RB: Joao Cancelo – 6.5/10
The Portugal international got stuck in with a couple of solid tackles and was a real threat on the right flank.
CB: Andreas Christensen – 7/10
Christensen kept things solid inside his half for most of the game and was a decent presence on the ball.
CB: Inigo Martinez – 7/10
He gave a good account of himself on the defensive third of the pitch and was a threat at the other end of the field as well.
LB: Alejandro Balde – 6/10
He was far from convincing at the back and offered very little in the final third.
CM: Frenkie de Jong – 6/10
De Jong tried his best to protect his backline but struggled to get into the rhythm of the game.
CM: Oriol Romeu – 6.5/10
He did his fair share of defending and made one good chance in the opponent’s half.
RW: Lamine Yamal – 7.5/10
Yamal was a constant menace in the final third but there was no goal for him.
CAM: Pedri – 6.5/10
He made two positive runs with the ball.
LW: Ferran Torres – 6.5/10
The Spaniard made a few decent chances for others around him but failed to register a goal.
ST: Robert Lewandowski – 6.5/10
The Polish striker caused some headaches for the opposition but lacked quality up top.
Substitutes:
CM: Ilkay Gundogan – 7/10
Gundogan made two good chances in the final third.
LW: Joao Felix – 6/10
He made two promising runs with the ball.
RW: Raphinha – 6.5/10
Raphinha made a positive impact off the bench.
CM: Fermin Lopez – 6/10
He made one decent opportunity in the opponent’s half.
