Kounde Gets 8, Araujo With 7.5 | Barcelona Players Rated In Scoreless Draw Vs Getafe | OneFootball

Barcelona faced off against Getafe at the Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Pérez earlier tonight as they looked to secure a win on the road in the opening weekend of La Liga. Xavi’s men were solid in the first half but suffered a major setback in the 42nd minute when Raphinha was sent off by the referee. Both sides went into the half-time break with a goalless scoreline.

The two teams ended up canceling each other out in the second half after Jaime Mata was also given his marching orders in the 57th minute. The contest finished with Barca coming away with a scoreless draw from Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.

Let’s take a look at how each Barcelona player fared during the match against Getafe.

GK: Marc-André ter Stegen – 7/10

The German keeper made a couple of important stops at the back and did enough to secure a clean sheet tonight.

RB: Ronald Araujo – 7.5/10

He did his fair share of defending inside his half and had a couple of lively moments from the right flank.

CB: Jules Kounde – 8/10

The French talent made a lot of important clearances at the back and managed to create a few inviting chances going forward.

CB: Andreas Christensen – 6.5/10

Christensen made two crucial clearances inside his half but had to be replaced at half-time.

GETAFE, SPAIN – AUGUST 13: Xavi Hernandez, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, gives the team instructions during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and FC Barcelona at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on August 13, 2023 in Getafe, Spain. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

LB: Alejandro Balde – 7/10

He performed his defensive duties pretty well but offered very little in the opponent’s half.

CM: Oriol Romeu – 6.5/10

Romeu showed a few glimpses of what he can do but got replaced in the 75th minute.

CM: Frenkie de Jong – 7.5/10

He made a few last-gasp clearances at the back and managed to create some meaningful openings in the final third as well.

RW: Raphinha – 6/10

Raphinha began the match well but let his teammates down by getting sent off in the 42nd minute.

CAM: Pedri – 7/10

The Spaniard caused a lot of chaos in the Getafe half but failed to find the back of the net.

LW: Ilkay Gundogan – 6/10

Gundogan was accurate with his ball distribution but never looked like he would score.

ST: Robert Lewandowski – 6/10

He had a few strikes at goal but struggled to be decisive in the final third.

Substitutes:

RW: Abde Ezzalzouli – 6/10

He made one good run with the ball.

ST: Lamine Yamal – 6/10

Yamal made one key chance in the Getafe half.

CM: Gavi – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

LW: Ansu Fati – 6/10

Fati made one positive run with the ball.