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January 22, 2012 11:00 AM GMT
Estadio El Sadar — Pamplona (Iruñea)
Referee: Fernando Teixeira Vitienes
Attendance: 13000
Player Ratings: Osasuna 1-1 Valencia
Goal.com rates the players on show in the dramatic late draw that saw Los Che denied three points as Lolo struck in the 92nd minute after Albelda's costly mistake
By Roger Gonzalez
Beaten by Soldado late, but produced a great attempt at a save. Had nothing to do for the majority of the game in a boring appearance.
The veteran defender's only real action was an elbow to the head of Jordi Alba, for which he received a yellow card. He had a couple clearances and quality passes forward, but little else.
Was calm when under pressure, but with Valencia's attack non-existent for the most part, he was mainly a spectator.
The top defender in the air, Flano managed to thump various crosses from the wing, while also sticking to Soldado, not allowing the attacker much space in the middle.
The youngster was beaten many times by Feghouli down the wing, failing to match the speed of the Valencia man. His focus looked poor, but he managed to improve as the game went on.
Rugged and tough in the middle, ruining a few Valencia counterattacks with robust challenges. Was booked in the first half for a poor foul.
Contributed little but made no major mistakes. He cut off a few long passes that were aimed to Soldado, also playing well while moving forward. Overall solid, though called upon little.
Took a few ambitious efforts, none of which resulted to much, while also arguing with Albelda in a midfield tussle. Never really made an impact.
The Iranian was hardly noticeable in the contest until a fantastic free kick early in the second half that Alves saved. Was taken off in the second half with an injury.
The fast Belgian was not involved for most of the game, finally getting into the action late in the first half with a low shot on goal before coming off early in the second period.
Nearly won a penalty after a collision with Alves, falling in the box, but it was not awarded. That's all he did in the game, as he continues to struggle in Pamplona.
Came on with just over 10 minutes to go and made Valencia pay. Was attentive to put home the rebound in the 92nd minute. Did his job well to ruin Valencia's Sunday.
Was on the receiving end of the crunching tackle by Albelda that received a red card.
Had over 25 minutes on the pitch and contributed with passes wide and forward but was not the threat the crowd had hoped for.
The former Almeria man should have done better with his clearance in the first half that nearly resulted in a penalty kick. In the second period, he was much better, stopping Garcia and Nekounam with saves at the last second.
Not a good showing from the defender. Made poor clearances and just looked a step too slow while attacking. Valencia clearly missed Miguel.
The French defender asserted himself with his strength, fighting off numerous attackers, while also playing lovely passes forward. One of the top players in the match.
The Spaniard looked lost at times, perhaps distracted by the uneventful contest. His marking was off, as was his energy.
The Barcelona target would surely liked to have been involved more. His skills were not utilised down the wing as Valencia looked to play down the opposite flank.
The French winger showed spurts of quality, but as usual, he was not consistent, disappearing at times. More of a threat in the first half than the second, failing to create anything of note.
Irritated Osasuna but is the reason his team departed with one point instead of three. Received a red card late for a horrific tackle, one that resulted in the free kick that led to Lolo's goal.
The Argentine did not make much of an impact, being subbed off early in the second half for Aduriz. He was slow on the ball and just lacked energy.
With everything lacking in attack, Costa sprayed some long passes forward, the majority of which were perfect, but his team-mates couldn't capitalise until Soldado finished from his cross.
Subbed off in the second half alongside Banega for his uneventful performance. Had one shot that went out for a corner, but otherwise, not a key player.
Scored a late header for his second goal away from home in this league season. Did what he had to do but was irrelevant for 89 minutes.
Came in late to help in defence but didn't have a chance to make much of an impact.
The young player came on in the second half and won a free kick with a nice move, then won the throw that led to the goal. Decent appearance.
Looking to work with Soldado as a substitute, he did absolutely nothing in his 35 minutes.
| Tournament | |
| Position | |
| Ranking |
| Rank/Player | Position | Team | Rating |
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| 1. Lionel Messi | Striker | Barcelona | 3.61 |
| 2. Cristiano Ronaldo | Striker | Real Madrid | 3.53 |
| 3. Miguel Moyà | Goalkeeper | Getafe | 3.50 |
| 4. Marcos Senna | Midfielder | Villarreal | 3.50 |
| 5. Javi Varas | Goalkeeper | Sevilla | 3.50 |
| 6. Arouna Kone | Striker | Levante UD | 3.40 |
| 7. Alexis Sánchez | Striker | Barcelona | 3.38 |
| 8. Andrés Iniesta Luján | Midfielder | Barcelona | 3.35 |
| 9. Ballesteros | Defender | Levante UD | 3.30 |
| 10. C. Bravo | Goalkeeper | Real Sociedad | 3.25 |
| 11. Antoine Griezmann | Striker | Real Sociedad | 3.25 |
| 12. Raúl García | Midfielder | Osasuna | 3.25 |
| 13. Cesc Fàbregas | Midfielder | Barcelona | 3.22 |
| 14. Xavi | Midfielder | Barcelona | 3.19 |
| 15. Karim Benzema | Striker | Real Madrid | 3.19 |
| 16. Jefferson Antonio Montero | Midfielder | Betis | 3.17 |
| 17. Barkero | Midfielder | Levante UD | 3.17 |
| 18. Míchel | Midfielder | Getafe | 3.17 |
| 19. Marco Ruben | Striker | Villarreal | 3.17 |
| 20. Diego Alves | Goalkeeper | Valencia | 3.17 |
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Lionel Messi
Striker Barcelona |
50 | 10 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Striker Real Madrid |
46 | 12 |
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Radamel Falcao
Striker Atlético Madrid |
24 | 5 |
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Gonzalo Higuaín
Striker Real Madrid |
22 | 0 |
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Karim Benzema
Striker Real Madrid |
21 | 0 |

