Barcelona player ratings vs Celta Vigo: Lamine Yamal gets the job done! Blaugrana stretch lead over Real Madrid - but wonderkid's injury is a massive concern

Joan Garcia (6/10):

Made a fine early save but was a spectator for long periods of the game, as Celta failed to get shots in on goal.

Jules Kounde (6/10):

A little cumbersome in his defending but got forward well, albeit his end product was lacking.

Pau Cubarsi (7/10):

Very comfortable on the ball and able to step into midfield to support the attack. Made plenty of recoveries and won the majority of his duels.

Gerard Martin (7/10):

Solid at the back as he made plenty of contributions to the defensive cause for Barca on a challenging night.

Joao Cancelo (N/A):

Forced off after just 20 minutes after seemingly taking a blow to the thigh.

Eric Garcia (7/10):

Showed his versatility, effective as as a sweeping defensive midfielder before dropping into the backline as a third centre-back. A true team player.

Pedri (7/10):

Grew into the game and began pulling the strings in the middle of the park with his flawless passing. Denied a fine assist by an offside call by VAR.

Dani Olmo (5/10):

Unable to influence proceedings in the No.10 role as the game passed him by somewhat before he was hooked.

Lamine Yamal (7/10):

Electric as usual. Came inches away from scoring straight from kick-off. Won a penalty brilliantly and slotted it away before immediately being forced off with what looked like a hamstring issue.

Ferran Torres (7/10):

Put himself about physically and combined wonderfully with Yamal at times. Had a fine goal disallowed before being withdrawn.

Gavi (5/10):

Ineffective as a left-winger and hooked at half-time as a result.

Alejandro Balde (6/10):

Quite a few attacks came down his flank but he stood up to the challenge after his early introduction.

Roony Bardghji (6/10):

Didn't seize this rare opportunity to impress after Yamal was forced off. A serious downgrade on the teenager.

Fermin Lopez (7/10):

Immediately got involved in the physical battle and helped get his side over the line.

Marcus Rashford (5/10):

Another cameo that will do little to convince Barca to make his loan move permanent. One bad giveaway was jeered by the home fans.

Frenkie de Jong (5/10):

Not able to dictate proceedings in the same way as Pedri. Looked slightly uncomfortable further up the pitch as a No.10.

Hansi Flick (7/10):

His gameplan was disrupted by two first-half injuries, not least the one to the talismanic Yamal. Barca were second best for long stretches but showed their grit to claim an important win.