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Barcelona
Marc-Andre Ter Stegen - 8/10
It was a busy night for the German international as he was pulling out saves left right and centre as well as making two vital clearances.
He was unfortunate to have the ball deflected off him right into Iago Aspas' chest leading to the second goal for the home team.
Nélson Semedo - 7/10
Semedo provided the pass for the second goal after a quick one-two with Dembele and then putting it across for Paulinho.
Thomas Vermaelen - 6/10
Vermaelen was the leader of the back four in the absence of Pique and Umtiti, putting in a satisfactory performance on a rare starting opportunity against a strong Celta attack.
Yerry Mina - 7/10
The Colombian was one of Barcelona's best defenders on the night, tallying up seven clearances and win two aerial duels.
Lucas Digne - 6/10
Digne was all right going forward but tracking back he put in a decent showing successfully making two tackles and interceptions respectively.
Denis Suárez - 5/10
The midfielder had a very disappointing outing. He did not have much of an influence in Barcelona's attacks as he completed only 79% of his passes and on the other hand was losing the ball too, getting dispossessed thrice.
Paulinho - 6/10
The Brazilian ended up in getting rewarded with the assist instead of the goal for Barcelona's second as his shot was deflected by a Celta defender with Alcacer getting a slight touch at the far post.
André Gomes - 5/10
Gomes was on the receiving end of a nasty challenge from Jozabed which left him in an uncomfortable state for a few minutes.
He was at the fault for Barcelona conceding as his failure to close down Lopez led to a Jonny tap in.
Philippe Coutinho - 6/10
In the absence of the big names, it was an ideal opportunity for Coutinho to prove his worth but he could not take control of the game and did not have much impact on the left wing.
Paco Alcácer - 7/10
Alcacer scored a Harry Kane type of goal as a slight touch of his stretching right foot on the far post was enough for him to be credited with the goal.
Ousmane Dembélé - 8/10
Dembele scored a stunning left-footed half-volley to break the deadlock for the Catalans. The 20-year-old seems to have settled with the style of play in Barcelona as he played his part in the second goal too putting Nelson Semedo through in the 18-yard box.
Substitutes
Lionel Messi - 6/10
Messi took the place of Coutinho in the 60th minute and didn't take him long to make his presence known.
But with a minimal contribution, the Argentinian did not prove to be the cutting edge on this occasion in Barcelona's search for three points.
Sergi Roberto - 2/10
Replaced Gomes in the 60th minute and 10 minutes later was sent off for pulling the shirt of Aspas when he was through on goal.
Aleix Vidal - N/A
Came on for Dembele in the 77th minute.
