Barcelona player ratings against Atletico Madrid: Lamine Yamal shines in Champions League defeat
Barcelona player ratings against Atletico Madrid: Lamine Yamal shines in Champions League defeat Barcelona were defeated 2-0 by Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie at the Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday, which has left their progression hopes on the brink of being dashed. Joan Garcia – 6 Made an important save early on to deny Julian Alvarez, but could do little to stop either of Atleti’s goals. Jules Kounde – 6 Did not look sharp, which was to be expected since he has only just returned from injury.
However, he did manage to keep Ademola Lookman quiet. Pau Cubarsi – 5. 5 Started the match well, but his red card – his role in which was unlucky – has proven to be very costly for Barcelona.
Gerard Martin – 6 Outmuscled too easily by Alexander Sorloth for Atleti’s second goal. Joao Cancelo – 6. 5 Did not have as much success as recent weeks in an attacking sense, but he always provided an option down the left for his teammates to find.
Eric Garcia – 6 Started in midfield, where he did not look comfortable at times, and pushed back to defence in the second half following Cubarsi’s red card. Pedri – 6. 5 Had some good moments and bad moments, but in the end, he lasted only 45 minutes before being replaced by Gavi.
Lamine Yamal – 7. 5 Everything Barcelona did came through him. Almost had an assist in the first half, but Marcus Rashford’s effort was adjudged offside.