Barcelona player ratings after MSN shine against Villarreal
Barcelona saw off Villarreal with two goals from Messi, one each from Neymar and Suarez
The trident were the key players as Barcelona put Villarreal to the sword
Ter Stegen 5 - Took some odd decisions, especially when it came to playing with his feet.
Sergi Roberto 7 - His spirit helped push on Barcelona, impressive in attack. Booked and will be banned next week.
Gerard Pique 7 - Villarreal’s goal caught him out, he couldn’t catch Cedric Bakambu in the foot-race. After that he was impressive and nearly scored.
Samuel Umtiti 7 - Always alert to danger and good at cutting it out. Hugely important at the back for Barcelona.
Lucas Digne 7 - Surprisingly was picked over Alba. Started timidly but improved, becoming more daring in attack without forgetting his defensive tasks.
Sergio Busquets 7 - Brought solidity and balance to the centre of the pitch.
Ivan Rakitic 6 - Limited by the quality of Villarreal, more concerned by defending than attacking. Good sacrifice helped Barcelona.
Andres Iniesta 7 - A lot of Barcelona’s play came through his boots, in the midfield and further forward. Physically not at his best level but still played a complete game.
Lionel Messi 8 - Made the first goal and scored the second, adding a fourth from the penalty spot with a Panenka.
Neymar 8 - Hadn’t scored since April 2 but notched in the 20th minute. Active, brilliant one-on-one, and unbalanced defenders, few players can dribble like him.
Luis Suarez 8 - Started without fluidity but worked his way into the game.
SUBS
Jordi Alba 6
Mascherano 6
Andre Gomes 6
