Struggled at the near post for Oyarzabal’s opener and was at fault for Sociedad’s second, palming Soler’s header into danger before failing to recover for Guedes’ strike. Caught out in no-man’s land in the 75th minute and relied on Cubarsi to clear off the line.
Jules Kounde (5/10):
Allowed Guedes space early, though the goal was ruled out for offside. Was caught ball-watching for Oyarzabal’s opener and gave up the cross for the second. Managed a headed clearance off the crossbar before being subbed.
Pau Cubarsi (6/10):
Key defensive intervention with a headed clearance off the line 15 minutes from time. Substituted near the end.
Eric Garcia (6/10):
Booked late in the game but helped Barcelona maintain possession throughout.
Alejandro Balde (6/10):
Composed on the ball, though largely quiet before being replaced by Joao Cancelo.Midfield
Pedri (7/10):
Continued to shine, orchestrating most of Barcelona’s attacking play down the right.
Frenkie de Jong (6/10):
Unlucky not to score in the first half.
Fermin Lopez (6/10):
Had a low goal ruled out via VAR early, otherwise had a relatively quiet performance.Getty Images SportAttack
Lamine Yamal (9/10):
Started brightly, tormenting defenders down the right. Assisted Rashford’s equaliser, drew an offside call, and had a penalty overturned in a frenetic first half. Set up Lewandowski for a header that hit the bar.
Ferran Torres (5/10):
Struggled to make an impact in the final third before being substituted at the hour.
Dani Olmo (7/10):
Tested Remiro with a fierce drive before halftime, hit the woodwork in the second half, and forced another save. Impressed in Raphinha’s absence.Getty Images SportSubs & Manager
Joao Cancelo (5/10):
Came on for his second Barcelona debut on the hour.
Marcus Rashford (7/10):
Scored his third league goal of the season immediately after coming on.
Robert Lewandowski (6/10):
Thought he had equalized after Yamal’s pinpoint cross, but Remiro pushed his header onto the bar.
Roony Bardghji (N/A):
Introduced with five minutes remaining.
Gerard Martin (N/A):
Replaced Cubarsi for the final minutes.
Hansi Flick (7/10):
Raphinha’s injury absence made things tougher, but his lineup was well chosen. Barcelona created enough chances but couldn’t convert enough to secure the win.
