The derby lasted 31 minutes due to the great start of Barça, led in attack by Dani Olmo, who scored a double on his return to the starting lineup, and Marc Casadó whose growth seems to have no limit. The match, however, suffered a stoppage in the second half, when precisely these two players were replaced by Fermín and De Jong.
Growing
Iñaki Peña, 6
Ninth match and settled. After stopping Mbappé, he saved him a one-on-one against Puado. Then he covered the gap well for the forward, who was able to beat him with a shot very close to the post.
Competitive
Hector Fort, 6
He reached the baseline well and closed well in defense, attentive to his back and good in aerial balls. It is not the first time that he has shown that he is ready when he is needed.
Trunk
Cubarsi, 6
Espanyol played without reference and that made their job easier. He endured the races well with Puado and suffered more with Cheddira. He gave the scare with a blow from Král because his presence is key in the axis.
Brave
Iñigo Martínez, 6
Increasingly braver to anticipate and set the line. He understands Cubarsí and knows when to cross and use his body. He recovered the ball with a header to start the action for 2-0.
Sober
Bucket, 6
He showed off his speed when he was the last man in the corners. Then he nailed it and caused Omar to be offside in the first disallowed goal. More sober than spectacular.
Amazing
Casado, 7
Case worthy of study. Every day it surprises more. How far is it going to go? Great opening to the wing at 1-0 and great assist at 2-0. In the 55th minute, Flick scored. Removing him is the only way he can rest.
In person
Pedri, 6
He is one of those who enjoys pressing forward because he runs less, is very present and can live close to the area. He moves very well to be almost always free and as support.
Sharp
Dani Olmo, 8
Barça’s first three shots were his. Until he got it. Few media with as many goals as him. Great movement and first shot at 1-0 and a good shot from distance at 3-0.
Delicious
Lamine Yamal, 7
Roulette to open your mouth. Then there were heels, poison shots and another pass with the delicious outside. He saw Olmo’s demarcation and, between two defenders, sent the ball masterfully. His eighth assist.
Enraged
Raphinha, 6
It didn’t seem fine but the effort cannot be disputed. But then he darted into space and lifted over the goalkeeper to score. 11 goals already this season. Even on the darkest days, it’s him.
Dry
Lewandowski, 5
Disconnected, he went down to touch the ball. He took a blow from Cabrera on the back. He was left without a goal. He only had danger with two shots from outside the area that Joan García solved well.
Corrected
F. De Jong, 5
Unlike how well he did at the Bernabéu, he did not calm down the game and Flick corrected him for some losses
Straight
Fermin, 5
Intense and direct in his actions. At the slightest shot, he has the goal between his eyebrows. Although with him, the team loses possession.
rested
Koundé, 5
Reserved at the start thinking about the two games left this week. He came in due to Héctor Fort’s cramps.
Seeker
Ansu Fati, 5
He wants to find himself again and is looking for a boost but he is missing the goal, which remains elusive
Prize
Gavi, 5
He continues to add minutes after his injury. After so much time away, he has played against Sevilla, Bayern, Madrid and Espanyol, all important rivals.
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