Barcelona kept up their winning run with a 3-1 victory over Real Oviedo on Thursday, with goals from Eric Garcia, Robert Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo. Here’s how their players fared at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere.
Player ratings
Joan Garcia – 5
At fault for Oviedo’s goal, although it was the first mistake he has made since joining from Espanyol in the summer. Made a good save late on.
Eric Garcia – 7.5
Hansi Flick’s utility man was in splendid form again. He started at right-back, scored, and ended the match at left-back, having played in central defence last weekend.
Ronald Araujo – 7.5
Another encouraging performance from Araujo, capped off by his first goal of the season.
Pau Cubarsi – 7
Equally as impressive showing from the teenager, who dealt well with Salomon Rondon.
Gerard Martin – 6
Struggled up against Haissem Hassan, taken off later in the second half.
Marc Casado – 6.5
Did relatively well, although he was taken off at half time.
Pedri – 7.5
Another strong performance from Pedri, who continues to perform at a ridiculous level.
Raphinha – 6.5
Not at his best again, playing on the right wing does not seem to suit him in Flick’s system.
Dani Olmo – 6
Disappointing performance from Olmo, who could not replicate his exploits from last weekend.
Marcus Rashford – 7
Lively performance, and got an assist late on for Araujo’s goal. Could have scored a couple himself in the first half.
Ferran Torres – 6
Not at his best.
Substitutes
Frenkie de Jong – 8.5
The gamechanger for Barcelona. Introduced at half time, and produced a faultless performance, capped off by assisting Robert Lewandowski’s goal.
Robert Lewandowski – 7.5
Lewandowski is Barcelona’s starting number nine for a reason, and he proved it here with an excellent headed goal to make it 2-1.
Jules Kounde – 6.5
Solid performance off the bench.
Andreas Christensen – 6
Little time to make an impact.
Marc Bernal – 6
Same as Christensen, although good to see him make another appearance on his return from a year out.
