Barcelona kicked off their Joan Gamper Trophy 2025 campaign with a resounding 5-0 victory over Como at Estadi Johan Cruyff, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity under Hansi Flick’s leadership.
The Catalans overwhelmed their opponents with clinical finishing and relentless pressure, setting a confident tone for their La Liga title defense.
Barcelona dominated from the outset, taking the lead in the 21st minute after capitalizing on a Como defensive error.
Two quick goals before halftime, followed by another shortly after the break, saw the hosts surge to a 4-0 lead.
A fifth goal sealed the rout, with Como unable to mount a comeback despite early chances.
Here are the Barcelona players’ ratings:
Starting XI:
Joan Garcia (GK) 8.5/10
Kept a clean sheet and made a crucial save from a point-blank shot, showing alertness despite limited action.
Alejandro Balde 8/10
Heavily involved early on, Balde’s runs down the left flank created chances, though some moves lacked the final touch.
Ronaldo Araujo 7.5/10
Solid at the back, Araujo helped maintain defensive stability, contributing to the clean sheet.
Pau Cubarsi 8/10
Composed in defense, Cubarsi handled Como’s early threats effectively alongside Araujo.
Pedri 8.5/10
Showed creativity in midfield, setting up plays, though his shot was blocked in a promising move.
Lamine Yamal 9/10
Scored a brace and dominated the right flank, consistently outpacing defenders with flair and precision.
Raphinha 8.5/10
Scored and assisted, with his tenacity and interplay driving Barcelona’s attack, though a controversial moment sparked debate.
Marcus Rashford 7.5/10
Provided an assist but missed a glaring open goal, indicating he’s still adjusting to the team’s rhythm.
Fermin Lopez 8.5/10
Bagged a brace with clinical finishing, capitalizing on errors, and showcasing midfield dynamism.
Frenkie de Jong 8/10
Orchestrated play from midfield, with a key pass setting up a goal, showing composure and vision.
Eric Garcia 7.5/10
Steady in defense before being subbed off, contributing to the team’s solid backline.
Substitutes:
Ferran Torres 7.5/10
Made an instant impact by assisting Yamal’s goal, though he mistimed a shot of his own.
Jules Kounde 7.5/10
Slotted in seamlessly after coming on, maintaining defensive solidity in the second half.
Gavi 8/10
Brought energy and intensity in midfield, helping Barcelona sustain their dominance.
Marc Casado 7/10
Contributed to midfield control after coming on, fitting well into Flick’s system.
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