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Lewy goes missing as Barca suffer shock Shakhtar loss
Barcelona player ratings vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Robert Lewandowski goes missing as Xavi’s side lack inspiration in shock Champions League defeat
Made a good save early on. Could do nothing about the goal. A few more stops in the second half kept his team in it.
Did the whole inverted full-back thing effectively, but didn’t always have the killer ball in him. He’s slowed down after a promising start.
Ronald Araujo
Gargantuan at the back. Always up for a tackle and calm on the ball. Barca would have conceded a couple more without him. One of the best in the world at his position.
Andreas Christensen
Given real problems by Sikan, losing track of him on the goal. A few knocks have seen him fail to reach the heights of last season.
Marcos Alonso
Nowhere to be found when Shakhtar broke for Sikan’s opener. Removed after an hour following a miserable showing.
Midfield
Back in the side after a duo of poor performances. Didn’t offer much on either side of the ball, lacking in legs when Barca were hit on the break, and immobile in attack.
Ilkay Gundogan
Certainly Barca’s best midfielder on the night, full of energy and quality. Some of his driving runs were a delight to watch.
Gavi
A mixed showing. His work rate can’t be questioned, but he lacked quality on the ball. Much better when playing alongside the now-fit Pedri.
Attack
Raphinha
Got into good areas, looked dangerous on the ball, but was lacking in key moments. Yamal was far more effective in his position.
Robert Lewandowski
Failed to get involved and often dropped back into his own half to get some touches in. Pretty much anonymous in key areas. Looks frustrated, at the moment.
Ferran Torres
Preferred to Felix. Afforded a few half chances, and squandered all of them. He’s better used as an impact substitute, it seems.
Subs & Manager
On the ball regularly, but couldn’t break down a fearsome Shakhtar low block. Yet to find a groove after his injury lay-off.
Joao Felix
Doubled up pretty much every time he touched the ball, and didn’t have room to offer his usual creativity.
Alejandro Balde
His recovery pace was vital as Barca pushed men forward in search of a goal. Didn’t provide much in the final third, though.
Lamine Yamal
Offered a real spark off the bench with his dribbling ability.
Fermin Lopez
No time to make an impact.
Xavi
Made some key alterations, dropping Felix and Balde, while also leaving Pedri out. His changes didn’t work. Barca were poor throughout, and had very few ideas against a low block. Could the ghosts of Champions Leagues past be back?!
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