Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Bilbao: Player Ratings

Barcelona v Athletic Club - La Liga
Barcelona extended their lead at the top of the La Liga table with a win over Bilbao

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Barcelona v Athletic Club - La Liga
Messi had an amazing night

Marc-Andre ter Stegen: 6.5/10

Once again, he will be getting points for just his distributions. He was not tested much, barring a few shots from range which were either off target or lacked power.

Sergi Roberto: 8/10

The right-back was solid in defence and ever willing to join the attack whenever called upon. His passing was crisp and he made a few interesting runs on the right flank for Barcelona.

Gerard Pique: 7.5/10

Pique had a good game as he dominated and won everything that came his way in the air. He won headers, made blocks and clearances and was a calm head in the heart of the Barca defence.

Samuel Umtiti: 7/10

This was a good game by the standards he has set for himself with his performances this season. He made important tackles and interceptions. He received a yellow from the referee for showing his temper a bit too much.

Jordi Alba: 7.5/10

Jordi Alba produced a great performance. He made a couple of penetrating runs in attack and provided quite a few fine deliveries including the assist for Paco's goal. Defensively, he was solid and ever-ready.

Philippe Coutinho: 7.5/10

Coutinho put in a good performance against Bilbao; he helped out in defence and used the ball wisely. He was influential in attack and gave a performance that we have been expecting from him.

Ivan Rakitic: 8/10

The Croatian International was influential throughout the game. He broke plays and started attacks from his own half. This was a good commanding display from him in the middle of the park.

Paulinho: 7/10

The Brazilian was a willing runner in the midfield. He covered for his fullbacks and then contributed going forward as well. He looks to be getting back to his best after a below-par start to this year.

Ousmane Dembele: 7.5/10

The French youngster looked sharp and dictated things for Barcelona from the wings. His turns and touches were delightful to watch and suggest that he may have something delightful to offer to the Barca faithful in the years to come. Notably, he set up Leo Messi for Barcelona's second goal.

Barcelona v Athletic Club - La Liga
Dembele looked sharp

Paco Alcacer: 8/10

The Spaniard was a willing runner and pressed quite diligently. His runs and interplays were causing Bilbao's defenders a lot of problems and took his goal with aplomb and a level of precession we have been accustomed to.

Lionel Messi: 8.5/10

La Liga's top scorer of the season, Leo Messi was on fire today, especially in the first half. His fine finishing from outside of the box with a well-struck shot wrapped up the proceedings for Barca.

Substitutes

Andres Iniesta: 6/10

The veteran midfielder was brought on for Dembele after Barca had ceded midfield battle to Athletic Bilbao. His introduction allowed Barca to have that midfield superiority and control of the ball.

Aleix Vidal: 5/10

He was a late introduction in place of Coutinho. Though not afforded much time, his introduction helped Barca defend better.

Andre Gomes: N/A

Gomes came on with a little over five minutes remaining and had no time to impact the game.

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Edited by Raunak J