Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory over Espanyol on Thursday to verify themselves as La Liga champions for the twenty eighth time – it additionally accomplished a home treble. Right here’s how Hansi Flick’s aspect fared on the RCDE Stadium.
Participant rankings
Wojciech Szczesny – 8
His finest match shortly. He made a giant save to disclaim Javi Puado within the first half, and all through, he was assured in coming for balls together with his toes and palms/physique.
Eric Garcia – 7
One other reliable efficiency from Eric, who continued to point out himself as a great right-back possibility for Barcelona.
Ronald Araujo – 6
Not one of the best night for Araujo, who struggled to cope with Espanyol’s assaults at occasions. He was taken off early within the second half as a consequence of a knee concern.
Andreas Christensen – 8
Wonderful efficiency from Christensen on solely his second begin of the season. He was very strong in defence, and was very sharp regardless of his lack of motion.
Gerard Martin – 6
Okay efficiency from the younger defender, who was taken off at half time to permit Alejandro Balde to come back on.
Frenkie de Jong – 7
De Jong continues to place in sturdy performances, as he marshalled the Barcelona midfield alongside Pedri.
Pedri – 8
Pedri continues his world-class type with one other spectacular displaying. He was in all places for Barcelona, and as standard, he made issues look very simple.
Lamine Yamal – 9
What extra might be mentioned about Lamine Yamal? Irritating first half, however as soon as once more, he makes the distinction. He scored an exquisite aim to interrupt the impasse, earlier than organising Fermin Lopez for the second.
Dani Olmo – 7
Once more, a comparatively quiet efficiency from Olmo, who has struggled to seek out his finest type in current weeks. He offered the help for Lamine Yamal’s opener.
Raphinha – 7
A uncommon off-night for Raphinha, who couldn’t make the identical influence as his fellow winger.
Robert Lewandowski – 6
Disappointing efficiency from Lewandowski, who seemed rusty – which is comprehensible contemplating it was his first begin in just a few weeks.
Substitutes
Alejandro Balde – 7
Injected life into Barcelona when he got here on.
Pau Cubarsi – 6
Got here on to assist Barcelona break down Espanyol, and he was profitable on this goal. Stable in defence too.
Fermin Lopez – 7
He wouldn’t be denied on this event. After his aim towards Actual Madrid was chalked off, he bounced again emphatically by scoring Barcelona’s second on this match in stoppage time.
Gavi – 6
Competed, as he at all times does. He was concerned in a scuffle with Pere Milla after the complete time whistle.
Hector Fort – 6
Had little to do when he got here on.