Memphis scraps, Lewy does what he does best: Winners, losers and ratings as Barcelona cruise past 10-man Elche

Memphis Depay:

As he continues to have to scrap for his place in Xavi's side, Memphis Depay did his chances of a regular starting berth the world of good. He was excellent on the ball throughout the game and his performance was capped off perfectly with a great goal and a very clever assist for Lewandowski.

Robert Lewandowski:

He scores goals, it's as simple as that. After his movement caused Verdu to drag him down when he was clean through on goal, Lewandowski cashed in. His two goals certainly won't be amongst the best he has ever scored but they showed his ever-impressive striker's instinct and extended his lead in the race for the Pichichi.

Pedri:

Yet another top-drawer showing from Pedri. His passing was typically accurate throughout and, on another day, he would have come away with an assist or two to his name having created five chances. If he's this good at 19 then it's scary to consider how good he could become.

Gonzalo Verdu:

The Elche captain let his team-mates down when he decided to drag Lewandowski to the ground after just 13 minutes. While he stopped what probably would have been the opening goal, leaving his side a man down cost them any chance of an already-unlikely result.

Francisco Rodriguez:

Like his captain, the Elche manager was shown a red card by referee Alejandro Muniz. He was understandably frustrated with what he had seen but to unleash a barrage of abuse on the match official was extremely unprofessional.

Franck Kessie:

With a number of strong performances around him, Franck Kessie struggled to stamp his authority on the game. He struggled to keep his arms to himself as he was booked for a flailing elbow inside five minutes. He could have been shown another yellow card later in the first half when he caught another opponent with an outstretched arm. He was replaced by Gavi at half-time.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen (7/10): He could've stayed at home this afternoon. Made one extremely easy late save and completed each of his 13 attempted passes.

Jules Kounde (7/10): Played well despite being used at right-back. Got forward well and contributed effectively.

Ronald Araujo (6/10): Like Ter Stegen, he didn't have much to do at all. However, he should've scored in the second half when he was picked out in space inside the six-yard box.

Eric Garcia (6/10): A solid performance. He did everything asked of him and was scarcely troubled before being replaced by Bellerin on the hour mark.

Alex Balde (8/10): Continues to keep Jordi Alba and Marcos Alonso out of the team with strong performances at left-back. He was impressive yet again and provided assists for the first two goals.

Franck Kessie (5/10): An afternoon to forget for the Ivorian. He struggled to keep pace with the game in the first half and was perhaps fortunate not to be sent off for two separate flailing arms. Withdrawn at half-time for Gavi.

Frenkie De Jong (7/10): Won't have many easier afternoons. He controlled the tempo nicely and played a key role in a number of Barca's attacking moves.

Pedri (8/10): Yet another performance beyond his years. He continues to show why he's arguably the best young midfielder in world football. What a player.

Ousmane Dembele (7/10): Another strong showing from the Frenchman. He was largely unplayable in the first half but wasn't quite able to find the all-important final pass or finish.

Robert Lewandowski (8/10): Another vintage performance. He wasn't quite at his best but was always in the right place at the right time and his predatory instinct earned him another two La Liga goals.

Memphis Depay (8/10): A brilliant performance throughout. His industry and desire to get on the ball was rewarded with a brilliant goal and a smart assist before being replaced by Ansu Fati after an hour.

Gavi (7/10): Another solid cameo from the bench for Gavi, he moved the ball nicely in the final half an hour.

Ansu Fati (5/10): Not quite the substitute appearance he would have wanted. He was presented with a few decent chances but was unable to take advantage.

Raphinha (6/10): The game was done and dusted when he was brought into the action. Some neat dribbling and nice touches but nothing too meaningful.

Hector Bellerin (6/10): Replaced Kounde in the second half and went about his business as expected.

Ferran Torres (5/10): He was brought into the game for Lewandowski in the second half but his only real involvement was to pick up a yellow card for a cynical foul straight after coming on.

Xavi (7/10): A good afternoon's work for Xavi. His life was made much easier by the early red card and his side weren't troubled afterwards.