Barcelona have put themselves on the point of the La Liga title with a victory in El Clasico, however it’s extra disappointment for Actual Madrid this season as they lose to their bitter rivals for the fourth time in succession. Right here’s how the gamers fared throughout the 2 groups on the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Barcelona participant rankings
Wojciech Szczesny – 5
Conceded one other penalty, which he nearly saved. Crushed quite simply for Actual Madrid’s second, and had little to do outdoors of these moments.
Eric Garcia – 7
Kickstarted the comeback for Barcelona by heading dwelling on 19 minutes. Regardless of not being a pure right-back, he dealt very properly with Vinicius Junior for probably the most half.
Pau Cubarsi – 5
His mistake result in Actual Madrid’s opener, and in addition performed Kylian Mbappe onside for Actual Madrid’s second. He was compelled off early within the second half with an harm.
Inigo Martinez – 6
Good on the ball, questionable defending at occasions. He was booked within the second half for a excessive problem on Jude Bellingham.
Gerard Martin – 6
One of the best of a foul bunch within the opening phases as Actual Madrid raced right into a 2-0 lead, and all the time supplied assist on the left flank. He was taken off early within the second half for the returning Alejandro Balde.
Frenkie de Jong – 7
Struggled like so a lot of his teammates within the opening phases, however grew into the sport. Alongside Pedri, he managed proceedings, however he did concede a penalty that was finally cancelled by VAR for an offside within the build-up.
Pedri – 7
He didn’t stand out as a lot as he has executed in latest months, however nonetheless a cultured efficiency from the 22-year-old. He received the midfield battle towards Federico Valverde, Dani Ceballos and in a while, Luka Modric.
Dani Olmo – 6
Energetic efficiency, albeit he was not overly concerned – particularly in comparison with his fellow Barcelona attackers.
Lamine Yamal – 9
So good as soon as once more. He talks the speak, and all the time appear to stroll the stroll. Curled dwelling Barcelona’s equaliser, and though he was not concerned in another objectives (though he ought to have had an help or two), he was a continuing menace on the appropriate wing.
Raphinha – 9
As soon as once more he reveals up in a Clasico, scoring Barcelona’s third and fourth objectives. He did miss an enormous likelihood to attain his hat-trick within the second half, however regardless of this and the Champions League exit, he nonetheless appears a really sturdy candidate to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
Ferran Torres – 8
Led the road brilliantly, and picked up three assists. He continually made life troublesome for Raul Asencio and Aurelien Tchouameni within the centre of Actual Madrid’s defence.
Substitutes
Andreas Christensen – 6
Struggled at occasions to stand up to the tempo of the match, which is to be anticipated as he’s nonetheless getting back from a long-term harm.
Alejandro Balde – 6
Appeared good going ahead when he got here on.
Hector Fort – 6
Struggled when he got here on, however did sufficient to assist Barcelona get the win over the road.
Fermin Lopez – 7
As he all the time does, competed properly. Scored a beautiful solo objective in stoppage time, however it was dominated out for handball within the build-up.
Gavi – 6
Pressed onerous within the closing phases.
Actual Madrid participant rankings
Thibaut Courtois – 6
Might do little about Barcelona’s objectives, and pulled off a few essential saves within the second half to maintain Actual Madrid within the sport.
Lucas Vazquez – 4
Had a troublesome afternoon, struggled towards Raphinha and made the error that led to Barcelona’s fourth objective.
Raul Asencio – 6
Actual Madrid’s greatest defender, as he has so usually been in latest months. Needed to make a few last-ditch challenges.
Aurelien Tchouameni – 5
Has been wonderful in latest weeks, however enjoying in defence uncovered him once more – which isn’t essentially his fault. Nearly gave away a penalty for handball, however regardless of being despatched to the VAR monitor, referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez caught together with his authentic determination.
Fran Garcia – 5
Had the troublesome activity of going up towards Lamine Yamal, and as anticipated, he struggled to nullify the Barcelona man.
Federico Valverde – 6
Struggled to compete with Frenkie de Jong and Pedri. He appeared to endure a knee harm on the finish of the primary half, however battled on within the second.
Dani Ceballos – 4
Just like Valverde, but in addition gifted the third objective to Barcelona after operating into Kylian Mbappe. Taken off at half time.
Arda Guler – 6
Didn’t dwell as much as expectations. He had a quiet first half earlier than being changed by Brahim Diaz on the interval.
Jude Bellingham – 6
Didn’t handle to make a lot of an impression through the 90 minutes. He competed properly, however did little.
Kylian Mbappe – 9
Simply Actual Madrid’s greatest participant, and that was amplified by scoring a superb hat-trick. He prompted so many issues for Barcelona’s defence regardless of having not a lot assist. His objectives have now taken him to the highest of the Pichchi Trophy standings.
Vinicius Junior – 8
Racked up two assists, however did little else. However he was a menace in behind once in a while earlier than selecting up a knock and being taken off late on.
Substitutes
Luka Modric – 7
Impressed when he got here on, and created Mbappe’s third objective with a superb go by to Vinicius Junior.
Brahim Diaz – 7
Did properly within the second half, and was way more concerned than Arda Guler.
Endrick – 6
Competed properly, however with out a lot success.
Victor Munoz – 6
Missed an enormous likelihood to make it 4-4 on his debut after being performed in by Kylian Mbappe.