Barcelona player ratings vs Real Sociedad: Lamine Yamal's magic goes to waste as La Liga leaders suffer shock defeat that reignites title race after Joan Garcia horror show | Goal.com Malaysia

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Goalkeeper & Defence

Joan Garcia (4/10):

Caught out at the near post for Oyarzabal's opener. At fault for La Real's second as he palmed Soler's header back into danger and failed to recover for Guedes' strike. Caught in no-man's land in the 75th minute and had Cubarsi to thank for clearing off the line.

Jules Kounde (5/10):

Gave Guedes too much space to float a ball into the box in the opening 30 seconds. Thankfully for the right-back, the resulting goal was ruled out due to offside. Was caught ball watching for Oyarzabal's goal. Allowed the cross to come in for La Real's second. Headed off the crossbar before he was withdrawn late on.

Pau Cubarsi (6/10):

Called into action to prevent a La Real goal with a headed clearance off the line with 15 minutes to play. Taken off with five minutes to go.

Eric Garcia (6/10):

Booked for dissent with 15 minutes to play. Still, was key as Barcelona dominated possession.

Alejandro Balde (6/10):

Tidy in possession. However, he did little of note before coming off for Cancelo.

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Midfield

Pedri (7/10):

Everything good about Barcelona's attacking play came down the right, with Pedri again shining.

Frenkie de Jong (6/10):

Unfortunate not to get on the scoresheet in the first half.

Fermin Lopez (6/10):

Saw a fine low goal ruled out following a VAR review early on. Otherwise, a relatively subdued evening.

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Attack

Lamine Yamal (9/10):

Started brightly, breaking down the right and picking out Pedri to fire straight at Remiro. Humiliated four La Real markers, had a goal ruled out for offside and a penalty call overturned in a frantic first half. Picked out Lewandowski with an inch-perfect cross midway through the second half, only for the striker's header to be pushed onto the bar. Provided the assist for Rashford's equaliser with 20 minutes to play.

Ferran Torres (5/10):

As the supporting act did all they could in the final third, Torres struggled to gain a foothold in the game before being hauled off on the hour mark.

Dani Olmo (7/10):

Tested Remiro shortly before the break with a fierce drive. Stuck the woodwork early in the second half, and saw another shot tipped onto the post by Remiro moments later. A bright spark on the left in Raphinha's absence. 

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Subs & Manager

Joao Cancelo (5/10):

Came on for his second Barcelona debut on the hour mark.

Marcus Rashford (7/10):

Made an instant impact to score his third league goal of the season.

Robert Lewandowski (6/10):

Must have thought he'd headed Barcelona level after being picked out brilliantly by Yamal. Remiro pushed the striker's header onto the bar.

Roony Bardghji (N/A):

Brought on with five minutes to play.

Gerard Martin (N/A):

Replaced Cubarsi for the final knockings.

Hansi Flick (7/10):

The injury-enforced absence of Raphinha didn't help, but the Barcelona boss ultimately got his selection correct. Indeed, they did everything but put the ball in the net enough times to claim the win.