Player Ratings: Real Mallorca 1-1 Barcelona

REAL MALLORCA

Lux 7 - Made a superb save in the first minute and denied Alves, but had very little else to do before having to pick the ball out of the net.

Josemi 6 - Found a unique way of stopping Messi as he brought the Argentinian down and injured himself and was sent off into the bargain.

Ramis 5.5 - Became agitated even though he had not been tested very much at all by the ineffective Bojan.

Navarro 5 - An absolute clanger for the equalizer as he did not clear a simple ball and all Mallorca's hard work was for nothing.

Corrales 5.5 - Solid, but not special and that summed up much of Mallorca's performance against a Barcelona side that were there for the taking.

Marti 5 - A bad penalty that was hit down the middle allowing the keeper to save with his legs when he could have given Mallorca a commanding lead.

Castro 6.5 - Lively throughout and was certainly fouled for the penalty when he looked set to be rewarded with a goal.

Mario 5.5 - If Barcelona had their first choice midfield playing then he would have had to do a lot more than he actually did.

Arango 6 - The captain did what he could to drive his team forward although his performance was no inspirational.

Keita 7 - A live-wire throughout as he caused both Puyol and Pique problems with his speed and ability, but he was unable to find the net.

Webo 6 - Had the ball in the net but was offside and he will have been frustrated not to have had the chance to have a go when in a better position.

Subs

Aduriz 5 - Came on to help Mallorca win the game, but change was undone by the defensive mistake and Barcelona's leveler.

BARCELONA

Pinto 7 - There is not much more than can be asked of a keeper than to save a penalty at such a crucial time and it gave Barcelona a boost.

Alves 5.5 - Huffed and puffed, but looked hurried in possession and provided no service at all to the front players from his position on the right.

Pique 5.5 - Another lumbering display that saw Keita able to move around him, but he did not make any big mistakes and can be satisfied.

Caceres 4 - Had a chance to impress in the cup and claim the left-back spot, but giving away a penalty and being sent off saw him blow that.

Puyol 5.5 - The skipper showed that he is fallible as Keita passed him on occasion although he did show good leadership at times as well.

Busquets 5 - Played poorly against Espanyol last time out and again summed up Barcelona's recent form with another unconvincing display in midfield.
 
Toure 7 - One of the main reasons that Mallorca were unable to break through more often as his physical presence was a big bonus for Barcelona.

Keita 6.5 - Also held back the red shirts on an evening when too many Blaugrana players tried tricks and under-hit passes.

Iniesta 6 - If he had scored at the end of his early run, the game could have been completely different, but instead he did not and Barça had to battle.

Hleb 5.5 - Has made it known that he wants to play more and then did not take his chance, instead putting in an ineffective display on the right.

Bojan 5 - Was marked out of the game and did not test Lux at all, which given the hype surrounding the youngster should have happened.

Subs

Messi 6.5 - Having perhaps over-rated him at the weekend, this time it is fair to say that he stood out as the best of a bad bunch with his goal.

Rafa Marquez N/A

Xavi N/A

Lucas Brown, Goal.com