Barcelona secured a vital win against Girona on Saturday, clinching a 2-1 victory at Montjuic with a late goal. Here’s a look at how the players performed at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Player Ratings
Wojciech Szczesny – 6.5
Had little chance with the Girona goal and made several crucial saves throughout the match.
Jules Kounde – 4.5
Had a challenging game, struggling to make an impact and often appearing out of sorts.
Pau Cubarsi – 6
Showed promise in build-up play but was frequently exposed defensively.
Eric Garcia – 6.5
Slightly improved on his recent form, but his tendency to allow opponents in behind remains a concern.
Alejandro Balde – 6.5
Displayed encouraging signs upon his return to the starting lineup.
Marc Casado – 6
Faced difficulties during the match, mostly due to being left to cover large areas alone.
Frenkie de Jong – 6.5
While playing in a more advanced role didn’t work in his favor, he did provide the assist for the crucial goal.
Pedri – 8
Another classic performance from Pedri, who scored a stunning goal before being substituted in the last thirty minutes.
Lamine Yamal – 7
Returned from injury with an assist, although his overall impact was somewhat limited.
Marcus Rashford – 6.5
Provided a constant threat on the pitch, coming close with a free kick in the first half and missing a clear chance in the second.
Toni Fernandez – 6
Consistently sought the ball but often went unacknowledged, substituted at half-time.
Substitutes
Fermin Lopez – 7
Shone in the second half, and was unfortunate not to contribute to a goal.
Andreas Christensen – 6.5
Added to the team’s defensive stability when he came on.
Roony Bardghji – 6.5
Showed great energy and nearly provided an assist, only to see Rashford miss the opportunity.
Gerard Martin – 6
Made a positive impact during his brief time on the field.
Ronald Araujo – 7
The standout player for Barcelona. Played as a striker and clinched the win with a finish reminiscent of Robert Lewandowski.