Dani Olmo Shines as Leipzig Trounces Barcelona: Player Ratings
It was a night of heartbreak for Barcelona as they were soundly defeated by RB Leipzig in the Champions League. The German side were simply too strong, with Dani Olmo putting on a masterclass, scoring twice and running the show.
Let's take a look at the Barcelona players and how they performed in this disappointing result.
Ter Stegen (5/10): He wasn't entirely to blame for the goals, but he could have done better on a couple of occasions. Just didn't look his usual self.
Koundé (6/10): Solid performance from the French defender. He was strong in defense and showed some good moments going forward. But even he couldn't stop the Leipzig onslaught.
Araujo (5/10): Had a tough night against the pacy Leipzig attackers. He struggled to keep up with the pace and got caught out a few times.
Balde (4/10): Oh boy, it was a night to forget for the young full-back. He was simply overrun by Leipzig's attack, and his crossing was dreadful.
Gavi (6/10): As usual, Gavi was a constant threat. He tried to inject some life into Barcelona's attack, but he just couldn't find a way through the Leipzig defense.
Busquets (5/10): He looked tired and was overrun in midfield. Couldn't dictate the tempo and struggled to keep possession.
Pedri (6/10): Another player who tried his best, but ultimately couldn't influence the game.
Dembélé (5/10): He looked dangerous at times, but his final ball wasn't quite there. He needed to be more clinical.
Lewandowski (6/10): The Polish striker worked hard, but he was starved of service. The Leipzig defenders were too good for him.
Raphinha (5/10): He struggled to get into the game. He wasn't able to link up effectively with his teammates.
Substitutes:
Fati (6/10): He looked lively when he came on, and he almost scored with a brilliant volley.
Kessie (5/10): Couldn't change the tide of the game.
Overall:
It was a tough night for Barcelona, with Leipzig dominating from start to finish. Dani Olmo was the star of the show, and Barcelona will need to bounce back quickly.
The team needs to find a way to improve their defensive solidity and be more clinical in attack. They can't afford to be this vulnerable in the Champions League.
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