Player Ratings: Rayo 1-1 Barcelona: La Blaugrana blocked in Vallecas

Barcelona head into the September international break with their winning start to the season ended by a draw at Rayo Vallecano,

Player ratings

Joan Garcia – 7

Could do little about Rayo’s late equaliser and made two vital saves late on to ensure a point for Barcelona.

Jules Kounde – 7

Rotated into the starting side as part of two defensive changes from Hansi Flick, Handled his return positively but wasted a fine first half chance.

Eric Garcia – 7

Shuffled infield by Kounde’s return and battled hard late on as Rayo poured in search of a winner.

Andreas Christensen – 6

The other defensive swap made by Flick and the Dane looked a little short of match fitness alongside Garcia.

Alejandro Balde – 7

Undisputed now as Flick’s first-choice left-back and looked strong bursting forward but was tested by Andrei Ratiu’s forays forward.

Pedri – 7

Frenkie de Jong – 7.5

Brought back in after missing the Levante win. Very tidy in possession and kept Barcelona moving forward as the game ebbed in Rayo’s direction.

Lamine Yamal – 8.5

Involved in the main controversy of the night, but kept his cool superbly to score from the spot, and prove there is almost no weakness to his game.

Dani Olmo – 6

Will look back on misses either side of the break as turning points after being handed the No.10 role from the start by Flick.

Raphinha – 6.5

Shackled well by Ratiu and the rest of Rayo’s defence – a quiet night for Barcelona’s Brazilian on the wing.

Ferran Torres – 7

Tonight could be his last start for a while after a really positive start to the season as Robert Lewandowski’s stand-in. Replaced by the Poland star late on and the old gang should be back together after the international break.

Images via Getty Images/One Football

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