Barcelona player ratings after cup thrashing of Real Sociedad

Jasper Cillessen 7

No chance with either goal. Did well with his feet and made a fine save from Willian Jose which led to Barcelona’s second goal after a quick breakaway.

Sergi Roberto 6

A fairly quiet game at right-back before being replaced by Aleix Vidal at half-time as he appeared to pick up a knock.

Samuel Umtiti 6

The first goal came after a tackle from him, although la Real claimed it was a foul. Perhaps could have done better by sticking closer to Juanmi for the opening goal.

Gerard Pique 6

The same goes for Pique too, with both centre-backs not positioned particularly well for either goal from the visitors. 

Jordi Alba 6

A solid performance but didn’t cause as many problems for the Basques as he has caused other teams in the past with attacking excursions.

Javier Mascherano 7

Flew into tackles and played with freedom as he was restored to his favoured defensive midfield role in Busquets’ absence.

Denis Suarez 9

Played in the right interior position where he worked brilliantly well with Messi, scoring the first and last goals of the game. Truly ‘Miniesta’.

Andre Gomes 7

One of the harder working players in the squad, always covers a lot of ground and this was no exception. His passing could have been a bit sharper at times.

Lionel Messi 9

Barcelona’s magician pulled more from his bag of tricks again. Extra-terrestrial, superhuman, none of it does it him justice. You have to watch him.

Luis Suarez 8

The Uruguayan is like a bull, always scrapping, always fighting and, yes, always scoring. A good display and got the goal he deserved.

Neymar 8

Worked extremely hard for the team and shone again when going forward, earning the team a penalty with a lightning break.

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Aleix Vidal 7

Arda Turan 7

Ivan Rakitic 6