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Barcelona 3-1 Elche Player Ratings | Sunday. Lamine Yamal — 7.4/10; Marcus Rashford — 7.2/10; Fermín López — 7.8/10; Frenkie de Jong — 7.0/10; Rafael Mir Vicente — 7.2/10; André Silva — 6.8/10
Barcelona left Elche with three points after a hard-fought 3–1 win, in Laliga round 11. The match opened with a burst of intensity: just eight minutes in, Lamine Yamal picked his moment and curled a shot low into the corner. Barely three minutes later, Ferran Torres made it 2–0, capitalizing on a moment of slack defending by Elche.
Elche, undeterred, got one back before the break through Rafa Mir, reducing the deficit and shifting momentum for a spell. In the second half, the match tilted again. Barcelona looked for a killer blow, and in the 61st minute, Marcus Rashford delivered, a clean left-foot finish that sealed the result.
While possession was more balanced than usual, Elche’s midfield showed a good fight, and their transitions occasionally threatened. Still, Barcelona’s pressing, led by energy from Fermín López, unsettled the visitors repeatedly.
Ultimately, Barça controlled the key moments. Elche pushed, but lacked the quality or consistency to truly test their hosts after the blow of Rashford’s goal.
Wojciech Szczęsny — 6.7/10
Quiet night overall but steady when needed. Made two useful saves and helped the team build from the back with 40 passes, four into the final third. Couldn’t stop Elche’s goal, but his calm handling kept Barcelona in control defensively.
Ronald Araújo — 6.9/10
Strong and direct. Won eight of eleven duels, made three tackles and two interceptions, and passed with real accuracy (93%). Solid presence that stopped most of Elche’s dangerous moments.
Eric García — 6.8/10
Solid partner in the centre. Put in a couple of tackles and interceptions and even blocked a shot. His passing dipped a little under pressure (79%), but he did enough to keep the backline steady.
Alejandro Balde — 7.0/10
Busy and effective down the left. Created the assist, won most of his duels, and added energy going forward until he was subbed after 74 minutes. Offered width and good attacking intent.
Jules Koundé — 6.8/10
Kounde is the one of the hearts in Barcelona's defense, kounde makes 2 tackles, 2 Clearances and 3 interception. he passes 34 balls among them Accurate Passes is 28, 82% pass accuracy today. duels won 5 time vs elche matches
Marc Casadó — 6.2/10
Did the simple things well. Completed 90% of his passes and kept possession ticking over, though he rarely won duels or pushed the play forward. A tidy, low-key shift.
Frenkie de Jong — 7.0/10
Kept the team ticking in midfield. Won the ball in duels, completed 90% of passes and created chances with two key passes. Calm on the ball and efficient in moving play.
Fermín López — 7.8/10
The game-changer. Two assists, three key passes and smart movement between the lines. He found teammates in dangerous positions and was central to Barcelona’s best moments. He won the MOTM award for his excellent performance tonight.
Lamine Yamal — 7.4/10
Lively and decisive. Scored the opener, completed two dribbles and created two chances. Lost the ball a few times, but his directness paid off early and set the tone.
Marcus Rashford — 7.2/10
Busy and direct, took six shots and grabbed a goal. Won duels and stretched the defence with his runs, even if he gave the ball away at times. His finishing made the difference when it mattered.
Ferran Torres — 7.7/10
Clinical and sharp. Scored once, had three shots all on target and created two big chances. Always in the right spot in the box and a constant threat to Elche’s defence.
Robert Lewandowski — 6.4/10
Came on late and had limited time to make an impact. Few touches and not much space to influence play.
Gerard Martín — 6.8/10
Replaced Balde and did the defensive basics well, a clearance and a solid tackle to close out a late threat.
Dani Olmo — 6.5/10
Tidy on the ball after coming on, completing most passes (86%) but unable to create clear chances in the final third.
Only played a couple of minutes, too little time to mark a score.
Also came on briefly and had no time to make a difference.
Ignacio Peña Sotorres — 6.0/10
A rough outing between the posts. Conceded three goals from limited shots and saved just two, leaving him with a low save percentage of 40%. His passing wasn’t sharp either, losing possession 13 times and finding just 70% of his teammates.
Adrià Giner Pedrosa — 5.8/10
One of Elche’s poorest on the night. Though he fought hard with four tackles and three interceptions, he was often caught out of position and lost several duels. His decision-making on the ball was off, and his side became an open door for Barcelona’s wingers. Struggled to cope and was subbed before full-time.
David Affengruber — 6.3/10
Worked hard but had an uneven night. Made key blocks and interceptions, yet his passing was loose at just 69% accuracy. Tried to play long passes but most didn’t stick. Defended bravely but his side of defence still looked vulnerable when Barca attacked with pace.
Pedro Bigas Rigo — 6.7/10
Probably the most composed in the Elche backline. Won half his duels, made solid clearances and passed the ball with a high success rate (94%). Tried to keep the team compact. One of few who can walk away with credit.
Álvaro Núñez Cobo — 6.8/10
Did a decent job down the left and even grabbed an assist. Defensively, he handled his one-on-ones well and completed 88% of his passes. Lost possession a few times but generally one of Elche’s brighter defenders in a tough match.
Marc Aguado Pallares — 6.5/10
Kept things ticking in midfield with simple passing and a calm approach. Tried to link defence and attack but lacked creativity or bite in duels. Completed 84% of his passes yet didn’t really change the game’s rhythm.
German Valera Karabinaite — 6.2/10
A quiet performance overall. While he barely misplaced a pass (93% accuracy), he didn’t push forward enough or influence play. Looked comfortable in possession but faded quickly. Subbed off after 70 minutes having made impact.
Martim Carvalho Neto — 6.3/10
Started the game but struggled to get involved. Only 11 passes before being replaced at halftime tells the story. Tried to dribble and defend but couldn’t impose himself physically. A quiet outing that didn’t help Elche gain midfield control.
Aleix Febas Pérez — 6.4/10
Worked hard and fought in midfield. Won six of ten duels and drew several fouls, trying to break Barcelona’s rhythm. However, he also lost the ball 12 times and couldn’t provide much attacking link-up. His effort was there, but execution let him down.
Rafael Mir Vicente — 7.2/10
Scored Elche’s only goal but overall had a mixed game. He took five shots, with three on target. Yet, he lost eight duels and gave the ball away 13 times. A frustrating night despite getting on the scoresheet, wasteful in possession.
André Silva — 6.8/10
Didn’t score but worked tirelessly upfront. Completed 83% of passes and made a few sharp runs, forcing Barcelona’s centre-backs to stay alert. Lost too many duels (seven) and missed his timing on a couple of headers, but his movement offered Elche an outlet. Subbed off after 74 minutes.
Yago de Santiago — 6.7/10
Brought some energy off the bench and kept the ball moving well (92% pass accuracy).
John Nwankwo Donald — 6.9/10
Only on for a few minutes but showed good aggression, winning a tackle and staying sharp defensively.
Álvaro Daniel Rodríguez — 6.5/10
Limited influence in his short spell. Tried to press and combine upfront but barely touched the ball in dangerous areas.
Rodrigo Mendoza — 6.8/10
A bright substitute. Played just 44 minutes but added structure to midfield, completed 88% of passes, made two key passes, and created two chances. One of the few to make a case for starting next game.
Héctor Fort García — 6.8/10
Looked composed when introduced. Passed with 95% accuracy, made interceptions, and even got forward to shoot twice. Handled his side defensively.