Barcelona 2-2 Celta Vigo - Player Ratings

Celta Vigo

Lobotka had a decent outing and was quite influential for them in defence

Ruben Blanco: 8/10

Quite an amazing outing just like his opposite number. Quick off his lines, it was him who stood firm and almost stopped Barca from an easy victory. Pulled a couple of saves including a fantastic stop off Paulinho's header.

Daniel Wass: 7.5/10

Played in an unfamiliar right-back role, Wass was absolutely solid. He covered a lot of ground and was almost always up there in support when attacking. Defensively, he was decent but could not stop the deadly Messi-Alba combination.

Sergi Gomez: N/A

Unfortunately, he went off injured in the first minute itself.

Andreu Fontas: 7/10

Fontas was excellent up against Luis Suarez, sticking tight to him and not allowing the Uruguayan an easy path to the goal. He was physical and aggressive without crossing the line.

Hugo Mallo: 6/10

Defending the left flank for Celta, he put in a fairly decent performance. He was troubled a bit whenever Roberto overlapped and in general got better of him. Attacking, he was left a bit handicapped as he is a right-back by trade.

Brais Mendez: 6.5/10

He was one of Celta's better players. A disciplined display from Mendez, who spent much of the first half tracking back and defending. He fulfilled his duties well and used the ball neatly too.

Stanislav Lobotka:6.5/10

Lobotka had a decent game. Though he was not much influential in the first half, he came out on top in the midfield battle against Barca’s midfield during the final 45 minutes. His distribution was efficient if not eye-catching.

Jozabed Sanchez: 6/10

The midfielder was combative and very efficient in possession. He was intelligent in distribution and defended resolutely. However, he faded as the match wore on and was beaten too easily in the second half.

Pione Sisto: 5/10

Playing on the left side for Celta Vigo, he could not muster up much of a challenge for a makeshift right-back, Sergi Roberto. He was slow to react and was off the frequency on which his teammates played. He played Jordi Alba on for Barcelona's second goal.

Iago Aspas: 8/10

He was Celta's best player by a country mile today. His movements were amazing and his link-up play sublime. He often outfoxed the whole Barcelona defence line and created both of the Celta goals, one which he finished himself. Amazing outing.

Celta Vigo players celebrating their second goal

Maxi Gomez: 7/10

The forward made an excellent run across the box before converting Celta's second. He produced some excellent touches and was dangerous on the break.

Substitutes

Gustavo Cabral: 6/10

Brought on for Sergi Gomez in the first minute itself, his performance was decent. Just like his defensive partner, Cabral was solid for the most part of the game. However, the gap in quality began to show up as the game progressed.

Facundo Roncaglia: 5/10

He was brought on in the second half to play on the left side of the defence. He was not up to the pace of the game and was all over the place while defending.

Pablo Hernandez: N/A

Late substitution, did not have much time to influence the game.