Player Ratings: Frenkie de Jong 9, inspires Barcelona to win against Levante

Barcelona dominated Levante 3-0 at the Spotify Camp Nou, highlighted by a masterclass from Joao Cancelo and a long-range beauty from Fermin Lopez.

Barcelona successfully snapped a two-match losing streak on Sunday afternoon, securing a convincing 3-0 win against Levante at the Spotify Camp Nou.

Early strikes from Marc Bernal and Frenkie de Jong set the tone before Fermin Lopez punctuated the performance with a long-range stunner.

While the scoreline was comfortable, the Catalans’ creative dominance suggested they could have easily doubled their tally.

Barcelona Player Ratings

​Joan Garcia – 8

The goalkeeper enjoyed a relatively quiet afternoon thanks to Barcelona’s suffocating possession. When called upon, Garcia displayed sharp reflexes and looked incredibly composed with the ball at his feet, ensuring a clean sheet and helping launch attacks from the back.

​Joao Cancelo – 10

In what was arguably the finest left-back performance seen at the club in years, the winter signing was untouchable. Cancelo’s relentless movement and pinpoint crossing terrorized the Levante flanks, and he provided a sublime assist for De Jong’s goal.

​Gerard Martin – 7

Partnering Eric Garcia in the heart of the defense, Martin provided a stable foundation. He dealt well with Levante’s attempts to play over the top, though a first-half yellow card forced him to adopt a more measured and cautious approach for the remainder of the contest.

​Eric Garcia – 8.5

Acting as the vocal leader of the backline, Garcia was flawless in his reading of the game. He combined perfectly timed tackles with elite ball progression, ultimately setting up the opening goal with a clever delivery into the area.

​Jules Kounde – 7

Despite some pre-match tactical ambiguity regarding his role, Kounde settled at right-back. He linked up effectively with Lamine Yamal, though his performance was occasionally slowed by hesitant decision-making when presented with crossing opportunities.

​Marc Bernal – 8

The young midfielder justified Hansi Flick’s faith by opening the scoring just minutes into the game with a gritty, full-stretch finish. Beyond the goal, Bernal’s physical presence was vital in anchoring the midfield and snuffing out Levante’s transition attempts.

​Frenkie de Jong – 9

The captain led by example, timing a late run perfectly to meet Cancelo’s cross for his first league goal of the campaign. He was the heartbeat of the side, circulating possession and drifting into advanced left-sided pockets to link the play.

​Dani Olmo – 6.5

It was a frustrating day for Olmo, who struggled to find his rhythm in the congested central areas. While his distribution remained professional, a few heavy touches prevented him from maximizing the creative openings provided by his teammates.

​Lamine Yamal – 7.5

Once again, the teenager was Barcelona’s primary source of chaos. He consistently bypassed Manuel Sanchez on the wing; while his final ball was slightly inconsistent in the first half, his overall gravity and technical brilliance eventually earned him an assist for the final goal.

​Robert Lewandowski – 6

The veteran striker took on a deeper role than usual, attempting to facilitate play rather than just finishing it. Consequently, he found himself starved of high-quality chances inside the box and failed to make his usual impact on the scoresheet.

​Raphinha – 7

While the ball didn’t often fall to him in threatening positions, Raphinha’s work rate was exemplary. He functioned as a “warrior” in Flick’s high-pressing system, making life miserable for Levante defenders whenever they tried to build from the back.

​Fermin Lopez – 8

Introduced as part of a triple change, Fermin needed little time to make his mark. He unleashed a signature “golazo” from distance, striking the ball with such ferocity that the Levante keeper stood no chance, effectively killing off the contest.

​Barcelona dominated Levante 3-0 at the Spotify Camp Nou, highlighted by a masterclass from Joao Cancelo and a long-range beauty from Fermin Lopez