Full match players classifications below:
Thibaut Courtois – 6: I saw very little action, making a salvation at night.
Lucas Vázquez – 6: He climbed and got off the flank, providing three key passes. He fought in transition and looked at his age when he tried to run again.
Tchouameni – 5: He seemed heavy with his leg with his movement in the center of the back. I had some nervous moments and could not infuse confidence in that role.
RUDIGER – N/A: He collected an injury in the hamstrings in the first half and was replaced.
Fran Garcia – 6.5: He kept him simple in the ball and made several races and overlaps out of the ball to help provide a threat.
Fede Valverde – 6: It positioned himself well from a “rest defense” perspective, helping to maintain nailed Espanyol. He acted as a double pivot with Dani Ceballos. He blamed at the end of the last goal, giving too much space to Romero.
Dani Ceballos – 6: He did well trying to link the game, but struggled to contain Espanyol counterattacks.
Jude Bellingham – 4: A non -factor with limited impact.
Rodrygo – 6.5: I did what I could from the right wing: three key passes, three completed dribbles and hit the post.
Vinicius Junior-4: His game was not gelling with his teammates, and out of moments of individual quality, he did not leave his mark on the game.
Kylian Mbappe -4: Like the rest of the offense, he provided little spark and rarely threatened.
Substitutes
Raúl Asado – 7: Composed and safe playing left in the center for most of the game.
Luka Modric -5: It seemed a slow step and lost the ball in the sequence that led to the goal granted.
Brahim Díaz – N/A: He entered the 87th minute without time to make a difference.