Euro 2024: Rating every Barcelona player’s performance at the tournament

FC Barcelona’s players had a noteworthy presence at the Euro 2024, starting with 11 representatives, but only four made it to the final stages.

These players included four from Spain: Pedri, Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez, and the tournament’s star, Lamine Yamal. Among them, only Yamal managed to secure a starting position, as Pedri was injured, and Torres’ spot was taken by Nico Williams.

Although Barcelona had no players in the England squad, several of their players reached the knockout stages. Here’s a detailed look at how each Barcelona player performed at the recently concluded European Championship.

Spain

Pedri: 6/10

Pedri played four games for Spain, being substituted in each. He provided an assist against Croatia and was beginning to assert his influence when a late challenge from Germany’s Toni Kroos in the quarter-final ended his tournament prematurely.

Fermin Lopez: 3/10

The young midfielder played just 28 minutes during the competition, appearing in Spain’s final group-stage match against Albania. He was benched for the first two games and made a late substitute appearance in the third. He did not feature in the knockout stages.

Ferran Torres: 5/10

Torres started only one game and played a total of 152 minutes, scoring one goal against Albania but failing to register any assists.

Lamine Yamal: 8/10

Lamine Yamal had a contribution of five goals. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Lamine Yamal was the standout player, earning the Best Young Player award of the tournament. He finished with one goal and four assists, including one in the final.

Germany

Marc-Andre ter Stegen: N/A

Ter Stegen did not play in any matches, as Manuel Neuer was Germany’s first-choice goalkeeper.

Ilkay Gundogan: 6/10

Gundogan started all five of Germany’s matches, scoring once and providing one assist. He shone in the group stage but couldn’t replicate his form in the knockout rounds, where Germany was eliminated by Spain.

Portugal

Joao Felix: 3/10

Felix missed Portugal’s first two group-stage matches but returned for the third game against Georgia, in which Portugal lost 0-2. In his final outing against France, he missed a crucial penalty, contributing to Portugal’s exit from the tournament.

Joao Cancelo: 5/10

Cancelo was a regular starter, playing 348 minutes. Though he managed only one assist, his versatility was key, allowing the coach to use him in various positions.

France

Jules Kounde: 7/10

Jules Kounde put on a decent performance at Euro 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Kounde played in all six of France’s matches, excelling in a team that struggled offensively. He averaged one tackle per match and avoided any yellow or red cards, despite playing out of position.

Poland

Robert Lewandowski: 4/10

Despite high expectations, Poland exited without a single win. Lewandowski scored once against France from a penalty but failed to make a significant impact.

Denmark

Andreas Christensen: 7/10

Denmark reached the Round of 16 despite winning just one group-stage match. Christensen was a standout player, starting every match and averaging 1.5 tackles per game, with 25 ball recoveries over four matches.

In summary, while FC Barcelona’s contingent at Euro 2024 saw varied levels of success, Lamine Yamal emerged as the most noteworthy performer, with other players facing challenges either due to injuries, competition for places, or team performance.

The tournament highlighted both the potential and the current limitations of Barcelona’s players on the international stage.