Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Player Ratings: Barca leave it late to win
Barcelona extended their lead at the top of the La Liga table with a 2-1 come-from-behind win against Rayo Vallecano. The home side were the better side in the first half and took the lead. But new signing Dani Olmo coming on changed the game and Barca ran out winners.\
Sportsdunia brings you the Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Player Ratings for this match!
Rayo Vallecano player ratings vs Barcelona
Goalkeeper
Dani Cardenas — 6/10. Made a couple of saves. Potentially could have done better for the goals.
Defenders
Ivan Balliu — 6/10. Average outing for the RB. Not tested a lot in 1v1s.
Florian Lejeune — 6/10. Was very solid for the most part in the centre of the pitch. Very lucky to not give away a penalty.
Abdul Mumin — 7/10. Rock at the back for Rayo. Headed everything away that was sent into the box.
Alfonso Espino — 6/10. Had his plate absolutely full with Lamine Yamal. Won the most duels (9) and also lost the most (11).
Midfielders
Jorge De Frutos —7/10. Completed all of his passes and provided the assist in a really composed performance.
Unai Lopez — 7/10. Scored the goal for Rayo Vallecano. Celebrated making his debut a decade ago today.
Oscar Valentin — 5/10. Bossed around by Pedri and Bernal in phases. Taken off with an injury.
Alvaro Garcia — 7/10. Looked threatening at times and posed questions for Gerard Martin. Very good out of possession too.
Forwards
Sergio Camello — 6/10. Created 3 chances but failed to take any shots as the team’s main striker.
Isi Palazon – 6/10. Very silent game from him. Failed to make any real impact.
Substitutions:
Pathe Ciss —6/10.
Victor Embarba — 6/10.
Gerard Gumbau — 6/10.
Randy Nteka – 5/10.
Pep Chavarria – 5/10.
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Barcelona player ratings vs Rayo Vallecano
Goalkeeper
Marc Andre Ter Stegen – 5/10. Should never be considering the goal he did. Needs to do better.
Defenders
Jules Koude – 6/10. Defensively basically flawless but could have created a lot more interesting and dangerous.
Pau Cubarsi – 7/10. Completed the most passes. Good defensively as well.
Inigo Martinez – 7/10. Very solid performance from him. His best of the season so far.
Gerard Martin – 5/10. A first start for him. Looked troubled for the most part.
Midfielders
Pedri – 8/10. Exquisite performance once again. Once he takes over the game, it’s a sight to watch. Scored the equaliser.
Marc Bernal – 7/10. The 17-year-old is really beginning to make a mark as a starter in this team. Hopefully, the injury isn’t too serious.
Lamine Yamal – 7/10. Keeps going until he creates something. Assisted Barcelona’s winner in what was a more silent game for him.
Raphinha – 7/10. Created 3 chances and took 3 shots as well. Involved with the assist for Pedri’s goal.
Ferran Torres – 5/10. Once again he was below par. Should soon lose his starting berth.
Forward
Robert Lewandowski – 6/10. Largely silent today. However, did have a goal chalked off for a foul in build-up.
Substitutions:
Dani Olmo – 9/10. Game changer. Scored the winner on debut and changed Barca’s entire intensity after coming on.
Alejandro Balde – 6/10.
Fermin Lopez – 6/10.
Pau Victor – 5/10.
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