Real Oviedo 1-3 Barcelona player ratings: Substitutes inspire comeback victory

Barcelona kept up their winning run with a 3-1 victory over Real Oviedo on Thursday, with goals from Eric Garcia, Robert Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo. Here’s how their players fared at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere.

Player ratings

Joan Garcia – 5

At fault for Oviedo’s goal, although it was the first mistake he has made since joining from Espanyol in the summer. Made a good save late on.

Eric Garcia – 7.5

Hansi Flick’s utility man was in splendid form again. He started at right-back, scored, and ended the match at left-back, having played in central defence last weekend.

Ronald Araujo – 7.5

Another encouraging performance from Araujo, capped off by his first goal of the season.

Pau Cubarsi – 7

Equally as impressive showing from the teenager, who dealt well with Salomon Rondon.

Gerard Martin – 6

Struggled up against Haissem Hassan, taken off later in the second half.

Marc Casado – 6.5

Did relatively well, although he was taken off at half time.

Pedri – 7.5

Another strong performance from Pedri, who continues to perform at a ridiculous level.

Raphinha – 6.5

Not at his best again, playing on the right wing does not seem to suit him in Flick’s system.

Dani Olmo – 6

Disappointing performance from Olmo, who could not replicate his exploits from last weekend.

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Marcus Rashford – 7

Lively performance, and got an assist late on for Araujo’s goal. Could have scored a couple himself in the first half.

Ferran Torres – 6

Not at his best.

Substitutes

Frenkie de Jong – 8.5

The gamechanger for Barcelona. Introduced at half time, and produced a faultless performance, capped off by assisting Robert Lewandowski’s goal.

Robert Lewandowski – 7.5

Lewandowski is Barcelona’s starting number nine for a reason, and he proved it here with an excellent headed goal to make it 2-1.

Jules Kounde – 6.5

Solid performance off the bench.

Andreas Christensen – 6

Little time to make an impact.

Marc Bernal – 6

Same as Christensen, although good to see him make another appearance on his return from a year out.

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