Player Ratings: Barcelona Vs Crvena Zvezda, Koundé

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Post on Nov 07, 2024

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Barcelona vs. Crvena Zvezda: Koundé Shines, But Is This Enough?

Barcelona's Champions League campaign is off to a rocky start. After a disappointing draw against Inter Milan in the first match, they were looking to get back on track against Crvena Zvezda. While the Blaugrana emerged victorious, the game was far from a walk in the park. The real star of the show? Jules Koundé.

Koundé, deployed as a right-back instead of his usual center-back position, absolutely dominated the game. He was a rock in defense, snuffing out attacks and making key tackles. But it wasn't just his defensive prowess that impressed. Koundé also got forward with purpose, showing off his attacking instincts with dangerous crosses and even a well-placed assist.

He was simply everywhere on the pitch, a true jack-of-all-trades.

It's hard to deny that Koundé is the real deal. This performance further solidified his reputation as one of the best defenders in the world. But even his brilliance couldn't completely mask the cracks in Barcelona's performance.

While Koundé was putting in a masterclass, the rest of the team looked a bit off-kilter. They struggled to create clear-cut chances and looked a bit shaky defensively at times. It was like they were playing with a handbrake on, unable to truly unleash their full potential.

Ultimately, a win is a win. Barcelona secured the three points and will be hoping for a better showing in their next Champions League encounter.

But let's be real, if they want to make a serious run for the title, they need more performances like Koundé's from the rest of the team. They need to find their flow and start playing with the confidence and flair that we all know they possess.

Otherwise, this could be a long and frustrating Champions League campaign.

Here's a breakdown of the ratings:

• Jules Koundé: 9/10 - Man of the match, he was simply unstoppable.
• Pedri: 7/10 - Showed some nice touches but could have been more decisive in the final third.
• Robert Lewandowski: 6/10 - Had a few good moments but struggled to find the back of the net.
• The rest of the team: 5/10 - A mixed bag, but they need to step up their game if they want to compete at this level.

So, Barcelona fans, what do you think? Did Koundé's performance give you hope?