Lewandowski 8, Ferran 4: Valencia 1-2 Barcelona – Player Ratings

Barcelona started their 2024/2025 La Liga season with a win away from home against Valencia at Mestalla.

Hansi Flick played a 4-2-3-1 formation with a few novelties, completing a comeback win with a brace from Robert Lewandowski.

Barça Universal brings you the player ratings from Barcelona’s league debut at Mestalla.

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen: 5

Saved the team from a possible own goal by Pau Cubarsí, but his error in another play could have cost Barcelona a goal.

Jules Kounde: 6

Solid defensive performance from the French right back, but could not effectively contribute in attack.

Pau Cubarsí: 6

Managed a goal-line clearance in the first half. However, he generally looked uncomfortable on the pitch. Only completed one of his four attempted long passes.

Iñigo Martinez: 5

Aggressive in defense and played the full 90 minutes. However, his mistake in the offside line cost Barcelona the goal they conceded.

Alejandro Balde: 6.5

Effective in attack, and solid in defence. The left-back was having a solid performance until he was substituted in the 64th minute due to injury. Was very important in the build-up for Barça’s first goal.

Marc Bernal: 6

Completed three tackles in midfield, five passes into the final third, completed four long balls, and was only dispossessed once. Controlled the midfield well but was not able to have a large impact in attack.

Marc Casadó: 6.5

Very intense in the duels, managed to make an impact in defence. Had a chance to score, but a Valencia defender was able to block his shot.

Raphinha: 6

Played as a number ten, free-roaming from the middle. Ended the match as a left winger. He was not able to make a difference in attack.

Ferran Torres: 4

Could not complete a single dribble as a left winger, and was subbed off in the second half without having a good performance.

Lamine Yamal: 7.5

Always a constant threat for Valencia defenders, utilizing his 1v1…

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Author : Beto Bandes

Publish date : 2024-08-17 21:34:21

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