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Barcelona started their 2024/2025 La Liga season with a win away from home against Valencia at Mestalla.
Hansi Flick played a 4-2-3-1 formation with a few novelties, completing a comeback win with a brace from Robert Lewandowski.
Barça Universal brings you the player ratings from Barcelona’s league debut at Mestalla.
Marc-Andre Ter Stegen: 5
Saved the team from a possible own goal by Pau Cubarsí, but his error in another play could have cost Barcelona a goal.
Jules Kounde: 6
Solid defensive performance from the French right back, but could not effectively contribute in attack.
Pau Cubarsí: 6
Managed a goal-line clearance in the first half. However, he generally looked uncomfortable on the pitch. Only completed one of his four attempted long passes.
Iñigo Martinez: 5
Aggressive in defense and played the full 90 minutes. However, his mistake in the offside line cost Barcelona the goal they conceded.
Alejandro Balde: 6.5
Effective in attack, and solid in defence. The left-back was having a solid performance until he was substituted in the 64th minute due to injury. Was very important in the build-up for Barça’s first goal.
Marc Bernal: 6
Completed three tackles in midfield, five passes into the final third, completed four long balls, and was only dispossessed once. Controlled the midfield well but was not able to have a large impact in attack.
Marc Casadó: 6.5
Very intense in the duels, managed to make an impact in defence. Had a chance to score, but a Valencia defender was able to block his shot.
Raphinha: 6
Played as a number ten, free-roaming from the middle. Ended the match as a left winger. He was not able to make a difference in attack.
Ferran Torres: 4
Could not complete a single dribble as a left winger, and was subbed off in the second half without having a good performance.
Lamine Yamal: 7.5
Always a constant threat for Valencia defenders, utilizing his 1v1 dribbling capabilities to gain superiority from the right wing.
Robert Lewandowski: 8
Started the match with a few disconnections, but scored both Barcelona goals with a penalty and a top close range finish.
Andreas Christensen: 6
Played as a centre back, and was solid with and without the ball.
Gerard Martín: 5
Replaced Balde in the second half, but was not effective in attack.
Pedri: 6
Controlled the tempo in the second half. Barcelona managed to create more scoring chances with him on the pitch.
Eric García: 6
Made some important interceptions and tackles in midfield. Replaced Marc Bernal as part of the double pivot.
Pau Victor: 6.5
A hard working runner in attack. Managed to create a very clear chance for Lewandowski, who missed the shot. Played as a left winger, and was very active in behind during the 10 minutes he played.
