Barcelona 5-0 Young Boys: Player ratings as five-star Blaugrana return to winning ways in Champions League
Hansi Flick's five-star Barcelona star ran Young Boys ragged in their UEFA Champions League clash to make amends for their opening-day loss to AS Monaco. The Catalonian giants outclassed their opponents in the game and secured their first win of the tournament to kick-start their bid to claim the crown.
La Blaugrana opened the scoring in the eighth minute through Robert Lewandowski before two quick-fire goals from Raphinha and Inigo Martinez made the scoreline at 3-0 at halftime. Lewandowski bagged another goal to complete his brace in the 51st minute before an own goal from Mohamed Ali Camara in the 81st minute completed the rout and ended the game at 5-0.
Barcelona player ratings
Inaki Pena - 8/10
The Spanish keeper had a fine game and made one save to keep the clean sheet for his side in the Champions League clash. He recovered possession seven times as well from 28 total touches.
Jules Kounde - 8/10
The French defender had a solid game for his side and completed 93% of his passes. He played the full match and made five recoveries to help keep the clean sheet.
Pau Cubarsi - 8/10
The young defender looked solid for Hansi Flick's side in the game and completed 96% of his 98 passes. He made five recoveries and won five duels in the 64 minutes he played in the match.
Inigo Martinez - 9.5/10
The veteran defender looked glorious in the game and was the pick of the players on the pitch. He completed the most passes (96), bagged a goal, an assist, and a clean sheet to underline a marvelous performance.
Alex Balde - 8/10
The defender was brilliant in the Champions League clash for La Blaugrana and completed 95% of his passes. He was a joy going forward and his devilish cross led to Camara's own goal.
Marc Casado - 7.5/10
Casado was solid for the Catalan side against Young Boys and played the full 90 minutes. He took 73 touches and completed 60 passes while making five recoveries and two tackles.
Pedri - 8.5/10
Pedri was impressive in the Champions League clash, making the most tackles in the game (three) while completing 92% of his passes. He also managed two dribbles and an assist.
Ferran Torres - 7/10
The Euro 2024 winner had a solid game for Barcelona. He completed 88% of his passes and managed two shots on target from his 36 touches.
Raphinha - 9/10
The Brazilian forward was a delight in this match and bagged a goal and an assist for his efforts. He was also the most creative player on the pitch, creating five chances.
Lamine Yamal- 7.5/10
Yamal had a respectable showing, completing 91% of his passes and testing the keeper twice.
Robert Lewandowski- 9/10
The veteran striker had a fine game for Barcelona in the Champions League and bagged a brace. He had 27 touches, nine of which came in the Young Boys' box.
Barcelona Substitutes
Hector Fort - 7/10
The young defender completed 21 out of 22 passes, won two tackles, and made two recoveries in his 26 minutes on the pitch.
Ansu Fati - 6/10
Ansu Fati came on for 26 minutes and averaged a touch per minute during his time on the pitch. He lost possession twice and completed 17 passes.
Pau Victor- 6/10
The 22-year-old was almost invisible following his introduction and only touched the ball seven times. He completed five passes and committed one foul during his 15 minutes on the pitch.
Frenkie de Jong- 6/10
The Dutchman made an unspectacular cameo from the bench for Barcelona in the Champions League. He played 15 minutes and managed 22 touches.
Andreas Cuenca- NA
The young defender came on late and did not have enough time to affect the game.