Barcelona player ratings against Espanyol: Lamine Yamal dazzles in derby win
Barcelona player ratings against Espanyol: Lamine Yamal dazzles in derby win Barcelona sealed another La Liga victory on Saturday as they defeated Espanyol by a 4-1 scoreline at the Spotify Camp Nou, with goals from Ferran Torres (x2), Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford. Joan Garcia – 6. 5 Made a couple of good saves, including one in the opening minutes.
Could do little about Pol Lozano’s excellent goal. Ronald Araujo – 6. 5 Looked the most comfortable he has been at right-back.
Should’ve had an assist too, but for a poor finish from Fermin Lopez. Pau Cubarsi – 7 Didn’t have too much to do, but he was very solid when called upon. Gerard Martin – 6 Picked up a knock in the first half, and understandably, he wasn’t risked for the second.
Alejandro Balde – 6 He’s undoubtedly behind Joao Cancelo in the pecking order now, and this performance will not have helped his case to reinstate the status quo from earlier in the year. Eric Garcia – 7 Started in midfield, before being pushed back to defence in the second half. As usual, he was solid wherever he played.
Pedri – 7 Standard performance from the midfielder, who was excellent again. However, it will be a concern that he played 90 minutes, given that upcoming clash with Atletico Madrid. Gavi – 6.