Barcelona player ratings vs Atletico Madrid: Robert Lewandowski's blushes are spared! Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres strike after Poland star's missed penalty as Pedri and Lamine Yamal sparkle
Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 at the Camp Nou on Tuesday evening, as they came from behind, and shrugged off a missed Robert Lewandowski penalty, to record a vital three points.
Joan Garcia (6/10):
Did nothing to put Baena off. Wasn't really tested thereafter.
Jules Kounde (6/10):
Miles out of position for the opener but recovered well to play a key role in both build-up and in preserving his side's lead.
Pau Cubarsi (6/10):
Could do nothing to help his stricken team-mates for the opener. Did really well on the ball and stood up to Atletico's press.
Gerard Martin (5/10):
Lost Baena as he ran through and finished but it comes down to Flick's tactics. Booked for a terrible recovery challenge that could have been a red, as he was again exposed by the high line. Did grow into it, but a lucky boy to play 90.
Alejandro Balde (6/10):
Struggled a little throughout the first half but grew into the game and provided the assist for Ferran in injury time.
Pedri (9/10):
Superb pass for Raphinha to finish. Barely gives the ball away and created three chances by himself. One of the best midfielders in the world, proving it once again.
Eric Garcia (7/10):
Can be bypassed at times due to the height of Barca's defensive line, but he mucked in well, and took good care of the ball.
Dani Olmo (9/10):
Won the penalty with some clever dribbling but had to watch Lewandowski miss. Scored brilliantly but hurt himself in the process and was subbed. A brilliantly dynamic performance.
Lamine Yamal (8/10):
Won more duels than anyone else and completed more dribbles than anyone else. He's special, even if he didn't quite put the finishing touch to a performance that deserved one.
Robert Lewandowski (5/10):
A truly appalling miss from 12 yards. He swiftly did his laces up on his boots but there can be no excuse for such a poor spot-kick. Brilliantly denied by Oblak minutes after. Subbed in the second half for Rashford. Not his night.
Raphinha (8/10):
Smashed an effort over the bar early on. Took Pedri's pass in his stride and finished excellently. Always a threat but scuffed a huge chance wide when one-on-one, the only blot on his copybook.