Barcelona welcomed Villarreal at the Nou Camp earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result at home in La Liga. The Catalan club made a bright start to the game and scored the opening goal in the 28th minute thanks to Lamine Yamal’s goal. Yamal doubled his side’s advantage just nine minutes later as Hansi Flick’s men went into the half-time break 2-0 up on the scoreline.
Pape Gueye got a goal back for the visitors in the 49th minute before Yamal completed his hat-trick in the 69th minute. Robert Lewandowski added another goal late in the game as Barca earned a dominant 4-1 at the Nou Camp.
Let’s take a look at how each Barcelona player fared during the clash against Villarreal.
GK: Joan Garcia – 6.5/10
He made a couple of solid saves at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet.
RB: Jules Kounde – 8/10
Kounde performed his defensive duties well and made some decent chances in the final third. He ended the game with an assist to his name.
CB: Pau Cubarsi – 7/10
He gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field.
CB: Eric Garcia – 7/10
Garcia earned the ball back a few times and was good on the ball.
LB: Alejandro Balde – 7/10
He put his foot through the ball when needed and made one good run with the ball.
CM: Marc Bernal – 6.5/10
Bernal was a positive influence on both halves.
CM: Dani Olmo – 6.5/10
He offered solid protection for his teammates at the back and was not shy of having a strike at goal.
RW: Lamine Yamal – 10/10
Yamal was a constant menace in the final third and managed to score three times today to help Barca secure a convincing win.
CAM: Fermin Lopez – 8.5/10
He was a real threat in and around the Villarreal penalty area and has got a couple of assists to show for his efforts.
LW: Raphinha – 7.5/10
Raphinha caught the eye at times on the left flank and was replaced in the 72nd minute.
ST: Ferran Torres – 6/10
He was quiet for most of his time on the field and was replaced in the 66th minute.
Substitutes:
CM: Pedri – 7.5/10
Pedri was lively on the ball and ended the game with an assist to his name.
CB: Ronald Araujo – 6.5/10
He was solid at the back.
ST: Robert Lewandowski – 7/10
Lewandowski managed to score late in the game.
RW: Roony Bardghji – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
LW: Marcus Rashford – 6.5/10
He managed to shine after coming off the bench.
