Raphinha Gets A Perfect 10 | Barcelona Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs Newcastle United
Raphinha Gets A Perfect 10 | Barcelona Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs Newcastle United Barcelona entertained Newcastle United at the Nou Camp earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a positive result at home in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie. The Catalan club made a quick start to the game and scored the opener in the sixth-minute thanks to Raphinha’s effort. However, Anthony Elanga equalised for the visitors in the 15th minute.
Marc Bernal restored Barca’s lead just three minutes later, which was cancelled out by another goal from Elanga in the 28th minute. Lamine Yamal gave Barcelona the lead once again in the first half injury-time. Hansi Flick’s men went into the half-time break 3-2 up on the scoreline.
Fermin Lopez got his name on the scoresheet in the 51st minute before Robert Lewandowski scored a quick-fire brace for Barcelona. Raphinha added another goal in the 72nd minute as the Catalan giants ended up securing a 7-2 win on the night (8-3 on aggregate). Let’s take a look at how each Barcelona player fared during the clash against the Magpies.
Garcia made a few solid saves during the game but conceded two goals in the first half. RB: Eric Garcia – 6/10 He made a slow start to the game but had to be replaced in the 21st minute. CB: Pau Cubarsi – 6.
5/10 Cubarsi performed his defensive duties well, but wouldn’t be pleased about conceding twice in the first half. CB: Gerard Martin – 7/10 He put his foot through the ball when he could and was good on the ball. Martin has got an assist to show for his efforts.