Barcelona will probably be kicking themselves after being unable to take a bonus to Milan for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final in opposition to Inter, regardless of scoring three targets. Right here’s how the Blaugrana gamers did individually.
Participant Scores
Wojciech Szczesny – 5
Not at fault for any of the targets, though regarded gradual throughout to Denzel Dumfries’ second purpose. He was lucky that Inter’s disallowed purpose was offside although, because the ball was there for him to intercept it. Exterior of that, no actual saves to make.
Jules Kounde – 6.5
Strong for probably the most half till his harm after 40 minutes, and Barcelona missed him after he went off. Teamed up effectively with Lamine Yamal on the precise, and their chemistry was additionally conspicuous by its absence.
Koundé will not be anticipated to be again for the Clásico, not to mention the return recreation vs. Inter Milan. @xavi__hdez
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) April 30, 2025
Pau Cubarsi – 5
At all times onerous to judge defenders when an entire system is struggling, however it’s true that he acquired caught a few occasions, and telling that Hansi Flick withdrew him for Andreas Christensen, who hasn’t performed since August.
Inigo Martinez – 4.5
Lax on the opening purpose for Marcus Thuram, and was constantly the deepest defender within the second half regardless of being at left-back. Maybe harsh given he was out of place, however Martinez struggled to make a lot distinction after Gerard Martin’s first half.
Gerard Martin – 4.5
Struggled in the course of the first half, and was withdrawn by Flick on the break. Martin isn’t as effectively versed within the offside entice, and couldn’t sustain with Dumfries.
Frenkie de Jong – 8.5
The Dutchman has been continuously criticised for his work off the ball, however de Jong was at all times in the precise place in the present day. Barcelona struggled defensively, however it might have been a lot worse had de Jong not chased down free runners all recreation. Good on the ball.
Pedri – 8
Misplaced a few of his affect after the hour-mark, however stays one among only a few on the planet that may do what he does. His ball for Raphinha was excellent in Ferran Torres’ purpose. Tireless in his working, one other good day even when his influence waned as the sport went on.
Dani Olmo – 6
Olmo had a few magic touches within the first half, however the motive Flick sacrificed him first once more from the midfield was that his involvement was all too fleeting. The center of the pitch was congested within the first half, and he couldn’t make his presence felt, earlier than failing to defend the nook within the third Inter purpose.
Lamine Yamal – 9
Which choice of adjectives would you want? They’re all heat and admiring for Lamine Yamal, who was by a distance the very best participant on the pitch. Scored a magical purpose when Barcelona wanted it most, hit the woodwork twice, and was concerned in all the things good for the Blaugrana.
Ferran Torres – 6.5
Maybe harsh as he acquired his purpose, however fired a superb opportunity broad early on. Torres’ influence on the sport as an entire has been more and more restricted. As fatigue units in, he’s been much less capable of present the bursting runs which have made him so efficient this season.
Raphinha – 7.5
Even when it was an personal purpose, Raphinha’s strike merited the credit score for Barcelona’s third. The Brazilian was out and in of the sport, however his contributions within the field had been very important, and his header made it a easy activity for Torres to faucet in his purpose. Unfortunate that a few of Lamine Yamal’s passes didn’t drop to him.
Substitutes
Eric Garcia – 6.5
Cross marks for Eric Garcia, who did effectively on the ball and was aggressive with out it. Given he was out of place to a level, Garcia continues to be an asset for this Barcelona squad.
Ronald Araujo – 6
Araujo has been closely criticised in latest months, and he wasn’t the largest situation for this Barcelona staff within the second half. The diploma of uncertainty grows and organisation decreases when he’s on the pitch although. One wonderful problem to chop out a move that was on its approach to an opportunity.
Fermin Lopez – 6
His traditional chippy self in midfield, continuously on the heels of his opponents. Fermin didn’t handle way more than Olmo although, and located himself snuffed out in the course of the pitch.
Gavi – 6
Couple of minutes to make an influence, however was neat and tidy on the ball.
Andreas Christensen – 6
Appropriately positioned for probably the most half in his ten minutes on the pitch. Good for him to obtain his first minutes because the second recreation of Barcelona’s season.
Click on right here for the match report of Barcelona 3-3 Inter in an exciting first leg on the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.