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Barcelona triumphed over Real Madrid in the season’s second Clasico on Sunday night, delivering a masterclass performance.

The Catalan side was clearly the superior team in all facets of the match, controlling possession and dominating their rivals. Almost every significant opportunity belonged to Barcelona, allowing them to take an early advantage.

This victory not only adds to the rivalry’s lore but also cements Barcelona’s status as league champions following their direct win in El Clasico.

Now mathematically confirmed as the La Liga champions, the Catalans could not ask for a more satisfying way to achieve this milestone than by defeating Real Madrid.

Barça Universal presents the player ratings for Barcelona’s 2-0 victory over Real Madrid.

Many anticipated a busy evening for Joan Garcia, particularly considering Vinicius Jr.’s recent form. However, the goalkeeper was required to make only one save in the first half, showcasing solid distribution and looking consistent as a leading contender for the Zamora trophy.

Cancelo’s game was relatively quiet, as he struggled to find the decisive pass as often as he hoped. His dribbling was adequate, yet he was beaten defensively on a couple of occasions.

Though he didn’t make any critical errors, he was not at his best.

Gerard Martin: 8.5

Martin excelled defensively, demonstrating impeccable passing and sharp decision-making. He teamed up excellently with Cubarsi and restricted Real Madrid’s opportunities.

Pau Cubarsi: 8.5

This young defensive stalwart was pivotal at the back, achieving nearly perfect passing accuracy alongside eight defensive interventions in the first half alone. He frequently initiated Barcelona’s offensive plays.

Eric Garcia successfully neutralized Vinicius throughout the night. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Starting ahead of Jules Kounde at right-back, Eric delivered a stellar performance, effectively mitigating the threat posed by Vinicius Jr. and matching him stride for stride.

Once again selected by Hansi Flick, Gavi brought the physicality Barcelona needed to disrupt Real Madrid’s rhythm.

The young midfielder excelled in duels, making life difficult for Madrid’s midfield, while also maintaining composure in possession with sharp decision-making.

Pedri: 9

After a week of rest, Pedri returned to form, undeterred by any vulnerabilities that Real Madrid could exploit.

He displayed mastery in possession, outmaneuvering opponents like Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga, leaving them frustrated with his deft movements.

The Spanish midfielder was exceptional against Real Madrid, showcasing his incredible skills in deception and ball distribution.

He made well-timed runs to disturb Madrid’s defensive structure and consistently was reliable in intricate combination plays, ultimately providing the assist for Ferran Torres’ goal.

Although the La Masia standout had a quieter performance than expected, his dribbling and passing were still effective, as he contributed width to the team’s attack and occasionally drifted into central positions when needed.

Marcus Rashford: 9

Rashford opened the scoring with a spectacular free-kick into the top corner, setting the tone for the match.

The English forward maintained his momentum throughout the game, making smart decisions while in possession and posing a significant threat on the flanks with his speed.

Ferran Torres: 9

Coming into the match with confidence, Torres positioned himself well for scoring opportunities and proved to be deadly in those instances.

He won the free-kick that initiated Barcelona’s lead and later scored a stunning goal for the second. He could very well have secured a hat-trick.