Barcelona player ratings as they scrape win over Leganes

Ter Stegen 8

That the goalkeeper is the best player says little good about his team-mates. A double save from El Zhar and another after the winger’s strike was deflected off Umtiti was impressive. Should have done better for Leganes’ goal though.

Sergi Roberto 1

He was not good. And Luis Enrique needs to demand a new signing, now. The goal was his fault because he gave it away with an absurd and unnecessary dribble. It’s clear he’s not a right back.

Samuel Umtiti 5

The bad game against PSG is weighing him down. Barcelona should have fingers crossed Mascherano is back for the PSG clash. 

Jeremy Mathieu 6

More than one error but luckily his sped helped cover up defensive gaps in his game. The best of the defenders.

Lucas Digne 5

Went from more to less. Decent in the first half, but didn’t seem to link well with Rafinha, who left him alone on the left. 

Andre Gomes 1

Fans are getting tired of his sterile, unproductive play. He was roundly whistled as he went off. Lucho should think about giving him a big long rest. Suffered on the pitch as the pivote. 

Ivan Rakitic 5

The only midfielder who tried hard, looking to combine. Not at the level from previous seasons.

Rafinha 1

Lamentable game. Did not add organisation and gave away a lot of balls. Had a clear chance but selfishness saw him waste it with three team-mates ready. Another who was whistled by the crowd. 

Leo Messi 7

Most things he tried did not come off, but he never hid, taking balls from midfield and going forward. Scored a goal from a good Suarez assist and took responsibility from the spot at the end.

Luis Suarez 6

The best move he did was to set up Leo early on, crossing from the left. Kept fighting after that even if he was not a threat. 

Neymar 6

The Brazilian found it hard to get into the game. Rafinha was more of a hinderance for him than anything else.  Went to war on his own with impossible dribbles. At least he forced the penalty. 

SUBS

Andres Iniesta 5 

Why did he come on so late?

Denis Suarez 5

Seeing the midfielder defending in his own box like an upside-down cat is simply an insult to football.

Jordi Alba 6

Only had 10 minutes but got forward down the left.