The scores from a disappointing defeat.
Jasper Cillessen
Made a good save from a swerving Espanyol free kick. Wasn't a huge deal he could do for the goal but he can be criticised for being too far when the shot was taken. He was expecting a cutback which meant even a full stretch dive got him nowhere near the corner.
You say: 7
Sam says: 7
Sergi Roberto
Won the penalty for Barcelona after a clumsy challenge from the Espanyol defender. Speaking of clumissnes, a careless back pass from Roberto almost cost Barça a goal but Piqué was on hand to cover.
You say: 6
Sam says: 6
Thomas Vermaelen
Was unlucky not to open the scoring in the second half as a Messi cross was just headed away from him at the last moment.
You say: 7
Sam says: 7
Gerard Piqué
After Messi’s missed penalty, the team looked visibly shook and Piqué was desperately trying to regain the team’s focus. A cross that wasn't defended by Digne has to be unorthodoxly cleared by Piqué and the Frenchman received a verbal barking.
You say: 7
Sam says: 7
Lucas Digne
Showed frequent lapses in concentration and the goal came from his side as he didn't get close on enough to the attacker.
You say: 6
Sam says: 5
Sergio Busquets
Produced an unbelievable piece of skill to work his way past three defenders and followed it up with a rare shot towards the goal. The effort was one of Barça’s better ones in the first half.
You say: 8
Sam says: 8
Denis Suárez
Struggled again over on the left flank and in the final few minutes of the first half he missed a golden opportunity. He was well found by Aleñá but wrapped his foot too far round the ball and dragged it wide.
You say: 6
Sam says: 5
Paulinho
Baring one half attempt at goal, he was pretty anonymous throughout.
You say: 6
Sam says: 5
Aleix Vidal
Didn't create a lot on the left flank.
You say: 6
Sam says: 5
Carlos Aleñá
Highlight of the youngsters’ game was a through ball pass to Denis Suárez but it ultimately came to nothing. Was substituted for Denis’ namesake Luis early in the second half.
You say: 6
Sam says: 6
Lionel Messi
Played well if not quite at his brilliant best. Everything he tried almost came off but it is these fine margins that can swing a game in your favour. His penalty was well hit but wasn't far enough in the corner and was a good save from the keeper.
You say: 7
Sam says: 8
Ivan Rakitić
Only notable action was picking up a booking.
You say: 6
Sam says: 6
Luis Suárez
Pretty quiet in his second half appearance.
You say: 6
Sam says: 6
Rafinha
Made a welcome return from a long injury and did surprisingly well in the circumstances. However, couldn't help Barça win the game.
You say: 6
Sam says: 7
Ernesto Valverde
Should have rotated in the second leg as the B-team struggled.
You say: 6
Sam says: 6
The Team
Good but nowhere near their best. Punished late on after the penalty miss looked to have unnerved them.
You say: 6
Sam says: 6
MOTM?
You say: Busquets
Sam says: Busquets
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