Real Sociedad 1-0 Barcelona: Player Ratings as Blaugrana fall to second defeat of LaLiga campaign
Barcelona suffered their second loss in LaLiga after Real Sociedad defeated them 1-0 on Sunday. Blaugrana remains at the top of the table despite their inability to respond to Sheraldo Becker's 33rd-minute strike. The 2022-23 Spanish champions maintain their six-point gap at the top of the standings, but Real Madrid are close behind with a game in hand.
Barcelona player ratings:
Inaki Pena - 7/10
Inaki Pena had a respectable game for his side despite the loss. He made five saves and made 10 recoveries.
Alejandro Balde - 7.5/10
Balde had a decent game for Blaugrana today. He completed the most dribbles in the game (5) and won the most duels (10).
Pau Cubarsi - 8/10
Pau Cubrasi had a fine game today despite the defeat. He was the most accurate player among players who played at least 45 minutes, completing 92% of his passes and winning eight out of 11 duels.
Inigo Martinez - 7/10
Inigo Martinez was one of the better players for Barcelona against Real Sociedad. He completed the most passes in the game (93) and made three recoveries to hold his former side to one solitary goal.
Jules Kounde - 6/10
The Frenchman was mediocre for Blaugrana today before his 84-minute withdrawal. He managed three recoveries and won two tackles from 56 touches.
Marc Casado - 6.5/10
Marc Casado had a decent albeit unspectacular game for the Catalan visitors today. He made six recoveries and won two duels.
Pedri - 7/10
Pedri had a fine game today despite his side's defeat. He was the most fouled player, drawing four fouls and he created two chances in his 89 minutes on the pitch.
Frenkie de Jong - 6.5/10
Frenkie de Jong had a disappointing game in midfield for Blaugrana and failed to create enough to change the fate of the game in his 45 minutes on the pitch. He completed 89% of his passes and created one chance.
Raphinha - 6.5/10
Raphinha had an uncharacteristically disappointing game for Barcelona today given his form for the club this season. He completed only 68% of his passes, but created two chances and completed two dribbles.
Fermin Lopez - 6/10
Fermin Lopez had a disappointing game for the Catalan giants today. He completed 90% of his passes but failed to create anything for his side.
Robert Lewandowski - 6/10
Robert Lewandowski had an uncharacteristically poor game for Barcelona today. He had the least touches of any player to play 90 minutes (31) and failed to register a shot on target.
Barcelona substitutes
Dani Olmo - 6/10
The Euro 2024 winner came on at halftime but could not help the 2022-23 Spanish champions secure an equalizer. He completed 14 passes from his 28 touches.
Ansu Fati - 6/10
Ansu Fati came on for 21 minutes of regular time but did not have an impact on the game. He had 15 touches and completed seven passes during his time on the pitch.
Gavi - NA
Gavi came on late in the game and did not have enough time to help Blaugrana secure an equalizer in the match.
Pau Victor - NA
The Spaniard came on late but did not have enough time to affect the game for Barcelona.