The scores from the weekend’s win.
Marc-André ter Stegen
With every week there is a growing question as to whether ter Stegen is the best keeper in the world. For outsiders who don’t watch a lot of Barça they may think the keeper does not have many shots to save as he plays for a world class team but anyone who has watched them this season knows that ter Stegen has saved them on more than one occasion. He was again superb in this game, making crucial saves which gave Barcelona a platform to build on.
Sam says: 10
You say: 10
Nelson Semedo
Had an okay game until he left the field just before the hour mark. Made the second most interceptions.
Sam says: 6
You say: 7
Gerard Piqué
Got turned too easy on occasion and picked up a yellow card meaning he misses the Valencia game next week.
Sam says: 6
You say: 7
Samuel Umtiti
Yet another good performance from the Frenchman. While Leganes did on occasion get through and test ter Stegen it would have been a lot more if not for Umtiti.
Sam says: 8
You say: 8
Jordi Alba
A very strong defensive performance in which he made an astonishing eight tackles, the most of any player on the pitch. Attacking wise, he was also good making two key passes.
Sam says: 8
You say: 7
Ivan Rakitić
Always seems to play better when he was Alcácer to his right providing width.
Sam says: 7
You say: 7
Sergio Busquets
Kept the game ticking along from midfield. Four tackles, four interceptions and the most passes completed of any player on the pitch.
Sam says: 8
You say: 7
Andrés Iniesta
A short hour long cameo for Iniesta. Performed reasonably well if nothing spectacular.
Sam says: 7
You say: 7
Luis Suárez
Maybe the first goal was a signal of Suárez’s luck changing. After the keeper made a good save, the Uruguayan was in the right place at the right time to fire the ball into the net. There was also an element of luck to his second goal as his shot deflected off the defender on its way into the net. Still, it was a good finish from a difficult bouncing ball.
Sam says: 8
You say: 9
Lionel Messi
Not a great performance in Messi’s standards but he still contributed a reasonable amount. Creating chances from the middle of the pitch while firing off a couple of shots himself. Did well for the third goal as his perseverance meant the ball fell kindly to Paulinho.
Sam says: 7
You say: 7
Paco Alcácer
Another good performance from Paco as he seems to have really solidified his place in the team. The most encouraging aspect of his play is his link up with the other forwards. He regularly picks them out and can play quickly on the counter.
Sam says: 7
You say: 7
Paulinho
Was on hand to score his customary late goal after the ball somehow fell to him in the box.
Sam says: 8
You say: 8
Aleix Vidal
Missed a golden opportunity in the 75th minute. Blazing wide from just a few yards out.
Sam says: 6
You say: 6
Denis Suarez
Only played nine minutes.
Sam says: N/A
You say: 6
The Team
Looked vulnerable at times and perhaps the scoreline was a little generous.
Sam says: 7
You say: 8
Ernesto Valverde
Made good changes at the right time. It’s always tough to play away after an international break and the earlier introduction of fresh legs helped combat that.
Sam says: 7
You say: 7
Man of the Match
Sam says: ter Stegen
You say: Luis Suárez
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