Ratings for Hansi Flick’s players
Barcelona was close to losing points in the first match of 2026. Espanyol played a good match, but Hansi Flick’s attack clearly failed – we have highlighted the losers of the match here. However, three points still went to the favorite. How, why, because of whom?
Let’s find out who allowed Barcelona to enrich themselves with this difficult victory. “Euro-football.ru» assessed what he saw and gave subjective ratings to Hansi Flick’s footballers, using a 10-point rating scale as a basis.
Game protocol
FOUR BEST PLAYERS OF THE MATCH ESPANYOL – BARCELONA
JULES KOUNDET – 7.5. One was plowing on the right flank while Yamal was engaged in useless dribbling. Today Kounde aggravated things more (a dangerous shot, two key passes) than Lamin, and coped with his direct responsibilities with a bang.
Kounde has four tackles, two interceptions and three successful runs down the flank. The Frenchman plowed all over the edge.
DANI OLMO – 7.5. Olmo was not so bright, but it was his miraculous touch shot that decided the outcome of the match. He placed it expertly under the post, bringing his team victory in the 86th minute. And during the allotted half hour, Dani never made a mistake in the transmission – 13 out of 13 reached the recipient.
FERMIN LOPEZ – 8.0. Designer of both Barcelona goals. It was Fermin’s ability to look for free zones in Espanyol’s sparse defense that predetermined the outcome of the match. He turned Cabrera, drew attention to himself and gave an assist to Olmo.
Then he ran to the right and crossed at Lewandowski in time – two assists from the bench and 0:2.
JOAN GARCIA – 8.5. And Fermin would have taken the title of best player of the match, but there was an ex-Espaniol player on the field who ruined the former derby. Joan Garcia dragged everything that flew. He stopped everyone who went on a date with him.
But Espanyol created more chances until the last five minutes. But Joan Garcia made six saves, including parrying dangerous shots from Romero and Fernandez. He also won two one-on-one duels against Roberto, not even allowing him to shoot on goal.
