Goalkeeper & Defence
Joan Garcia (7/10):
Couldn't do too much about the goal but dealt confidently with everything else thrown at him.
Jules Kounde (8/10):
Still looks miles below his best form but popped up with two crucial headers to seal the win. He also becomes the first Barca player to score two headers in a Champions League match.
Pau Cubarsi (7/10):
Looks far happier with Martin alongside him. Put in a super challenge to deny Eintracht midway through the second half.
Gerard Martin (6/10):
Stretched out a leg but couldn’t block the pass to Knauff for the opening goal. Had a great effort in the first half which flew just over.
Alejandro Balde (6/10):
Chased back desperately with Knauff but could not prevent him opening the scoring.
- Midfield
- Eric Garcia (6/10):
- Should have closed down Brown quicker for the opener, but otherwise put in another solid shift. Much better in the second half.
- Pedri (8/10):
- The classiest operator on the pitch by some distance and helped Barcelona take control of the game after half-time.
- Fermin Lopez (5/10):
- Looked lost on his return to the team. Struggled to connect with his team-mates and his usual goal threat was missing. No surprise to see him hooked at half-time.
Attack
Lamine Yamal (7/10):
Looked isolated in the first half and lost the ball in the build-up to Frankfurt's goal. He was better after the break and grabbed an assist for Kounde to make it 2-1, but picked up a booking which rules him out of Barca's next Champions League game.
Robert Lewandowski (5/10):
Scored an early goal which was ruled out for offside but otherwise offered very little. Taken off for Ferran just after the hour.
Raphinha (6/10):
Back in the starting XI but never really got going and was hooked early in the second half.
Subs & Manager
Subs & Manager
Marcus Rashford (8/10):
Made the difference off the bench at half-time. Was really lively throughout and bagged an assist for Kounde. Could have scored himself but saw an effort deflected over the bar.
Ferran Torres (7/10):
Added more energy and invention to the attack.
Frenkie de Jong (6/10):
Came on to firm things up and help Barcelona see out an important win. Not afraid to attack the box.
Andreas Christensen (N/A):
Late sub for Yamal.
Roony Bardghji (N/A):
Another late sub.
Hansi Flick (7/10):
Made changes to his team and they simply didn't pay off as Barca struggled in the first half. Made the right decision to send on Rashford at half-time which helped spark the comeback.
