Barcelona hosted Bayern Munich at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in the UEFA Champions League group phase on Wednesday, October 23 and thrashed them 4-1.
The hosts began the game with a bang as Raphinha scored in the very first minute of the game. Bayern seemed to have found a rather quick reply but Harry Kane’s initial goal was cancelled, only for the Englishman to equalize in the 18th minute. However, Barcelona showed their class as they scored two more before half-time to lead 3-1 at the interval.
Barca then created distance between themselves and Bayern as Raphinha completed a deserved hat-trick early in the second half. The visitors had no response as the hosts comfortably held onto their lead and won 4-1. On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings for both teams.
Barcelona Player Ratings vs Bayern
Goalkeeper
Inaki Pena – 6.5/10
Pena had a decent game as he made two saves and played five long balls.
Defenders
Jules Kounde – 7/10
Kounde won five duels, making seven clearances and one interception as well for Barcelona squad. He also completed three dribbles.
Pau Cubarsi – 7/10
Cubarsi won only one duel, but made three clearances, three interceptions and one block.
Inigo Martinez – 7/10
Martinez had a good game in defence for Barcelona as he won two duels, making five clearances, two blocks and one interception.
Alejandro Balde – 6.5/10
Balde put in an average performance at left back for his team.
Midfielders
Marc Casado – 7/10
Casado passed the ball with 88% accuracy, including one key pass, and also won five duels in midfield.
Fermin Lopez – 7.5/10
Lopez was at his creative best as he provided assists for Barcelona’s first two goals. He also won three duels and made one clearance.
Pedri – 7.5/10
Pedri had a great game on the left side of his team’s midfield. He passed the ball with 83% accuracy, including one key pass and two accurate crosses. He also won seven duels.
Forwards
Lamine Yamal – 7.5/10
Yamal passed the ball with 84% accuracy, including two key passes, one of which was an assist for Barca’s fourth goal. He also won 10 duels.
Robert Lewandowski – 7/10
Lewandowski had a subdued game by his standards but still managed to score with his only shot on target. He also played one key pass and won three duels.
Raphinha – 9.5/10
The Brazilian scored in the first minute of the game after rounding Manuel Neuer. He scored another goal just before half-time and made it a hat-trick 11 minutes into the second period. He was rightly named Player of the Match.
Substitutes
Frenkie de Jong – 6.5/10
De Jong replaced Lopez at the hour mark and put in a decent performance to help his team see the game through.
Dani Olmo – 7/10
Olmo replaced Raphinha and put in a composed performance.
Gavi, Ansu Fati & Pau Victor – N/A
The trio played less than 10 minutes apiece and hence do not warrant a rating for this match.
Manager
Hansi Flick – 8.5/10
His team seemed leaps and bounds ahead of Bayern in terms of quality and they translated it onto the pitch in a dominant manner to secure the win.
Bayern vs Barcelona Player Ratings
Goalkeeper
Manuel Neuer – 5/10
Neuer had a poor game for Bayern as he was caught off his line for the first two goals. He also failed to position himself well for the next two goals.
Defenders
Raphael Guerreiro – 7/10
Guerreiro won three duels in defence and also made one tackle. He also played one key pass and completed two dribbles.
Dayot Upamecano – 7/10
Upamecano won six duels, making five clearances, three blocks and three interceptions on a busy night.
Min-jae Kim – 7.5/10
Kim won eight duels, making three interceptions, one block and one clearance. He also played 10 long balls.
Alphonso Davies – 6.5/10
Davies had a subpar game on the left side of Bayern’s defence.
Midfielders
Joao Palhinha – 6.5/10
Palhinha passed the ball with 88% accuracy and won five duels in a decent performance.
Thomas Muller – 6.5/10
Muller had a below par performance and was unable to make an impact in midfield for Bayern.
Joshua Kimmich – 6/10
Kimmich had a poor game as he made an error that cost Bayern a goal. He was also booked for a foul.
Forwards
Michael Olise – 6.5/10
Olise had an average game and was unable to create much as Bayern had their backs against the wall from the very start.
Harry Kane – 7.5/10
Kane scored what turned out to be a consolation goal for Bayern. He also won seven duels and played one key pass.
Serge Gnabry – 7.5/10
Gnabry was sharp on the ball and completed two dribbles. He also won five duels and played one key pass.
Substitutes
Leon Goretzka – 6.5/10
He replaced Palhinha but was unable to create much for his team.
Kingsley Coman – 6.5/10
He replaced Gnabry at the hour mark but could not make much of an impact.
Leroy Sane – 6.5/10
He replaced Olise in the second period and had a decent game.
Jamal Musiala – 6.5/10
He replaced Muller but was unable to spark a turnaround.
Konrad Laimer – N/A
He played fewer than 10 minutes so does not warrant a rating.
Manager
Vincent Kompany – 6.5/10
His Bayern were simply not ready for what was to come their way and they fell to a humiliating defeat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What was the result of Barcelona vs Bayern?
A. Barcelona secured a dominant 4-1 win.
Q. When was Barcelona vs Bayern?
A. The game kicked-off at 7:00 PM GMT on Wednesday, October 23.
Q. Who was the man of the match in Barcelona vs Bayern?
A. Raphinha of Barcelona was the man of the match.
Q. Who was the worst performer in Barcelona vs Bayern?
A. Manuel Neuer of Bayern was the worst performer.