Spanish media blasted Barcelona’s “nightmare” 3-0 Champions League loss to Chelsea, labeling the team “unrecognisable” while giving brutal ratings to Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford for their poor performances.
According to a report from the Spanish press — as summarised by Daily Mail — Barcelona’s performance in their 3–0 loss to Chelsea was described as “unrecognisable,” with players like Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford receiving “brutal ratings” for their dismal showing.
The report paints the defeat as a “nightmare” for the Catalan side, highlighting widespread frustration and disappointment among observers.
Yamal, despite his status as one of the club’s brightest young talents, was singled out for failing to make any real impact, his efforts deemed “null” in a match where Barcelona looked toothless.
Meanwhile, Rashford — a summer signing — also failed to justify his inclusion, with critics questioning both his influence on the pitch and his suitability for the high-stakes clash.
The broader narrative notes that Barcelona were far below their usual standard: their defensive frailties were exposed, attacking cohesion was missing and the team looked disjointed throughout.
The 3–0 margin was not just the result of Chelsea’s quality, but also of Barcelona’s inability to match intensity or urgency on the night.
In sum, the Spanish media judged the night harshly: Barcelona under-performed in almost every department, and players like Yamal and Rashford emerged not just as victims of the result — but as symbols of a collective collapse.