Barcelona battered Valencia on their return to La Liga action with a 6-0 win back on home soil at the Estadi Johan Cruyff.
Player ratings
Joan Garcia – 7
Certainly not a busy night for Barcelona’s new No.1 but he continues to deal with every challenge in front of him.
Jules Kounde – 7
Looks settled back into the team following a rotating role in the opening weeks of the campaign.
Eric Garcia – 7
Has quietly developed into one of Barcelona’s most consistent performers so far this season and looks comfortable alongside Pau Cubarsi.
Pau Cubarsi – 8
His most commanding display of the campaign so far and looks ready to take on an updated role this season.
Alejandro Balde – 7
Similarly to Cubarsi, he looks ready to take on a more senior spot in Flick’s plans, and undisputed in the left back spot.
Pedri – 8
Kept Barcleona ticking over in midfield and offered more licence to stride forward in the absence of Frenkie de Jong.
Marc Casado – 8
Seized his chance in De Jong’s absence, and despite not offering the Dutchman’s skillset going forward, offered a steady balance next to Pedri.
Roony Bardaghji 6 – Raphinha 8
Roony Bardghji offered flashes of his promise before being replaced by Raphinha at half time. The Brazilian was offered a break by Flick following his long trip back from Brazil but tore up the script with two goals.
Fermin Lopez – 9
The shining light for Barcelona – despite the second half heroics of Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski. Took his two goals superbly, battled all game long, and looks the best option as a No.10.
Marcus Rashford – 7
Given another chance by Flick, but he continues to flicker with promise, and the form of Raphinha and Lewandowski will be a concern.
Ferran Torres – 7 / Robert Lewandowski 9
Torres didn’t do much wrong as he continues to cover for Lewandowski with a cool assist for Lopez’s first goal. But, if any reminder was needed over No.9 order, Lewandowski dropped a little reminder.
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