Barcelona player ratings vs Girona: Maybe Lamine Yamal leads Girona demolition job as Hansi Flick's side make huge early statement in La Liga title race

Marc-Andre ter Stegen (6/10):

Made an excellent first-half save to deny Bryan Gil. Rarely tested thereafter but went walkabout when Christian Stuani scored.

Jules Kounde (7/10):

Set up shop in Girona's half and provided an assist for Olmo's strike. Very effective in both halves.

Pau Cubarsi (7/10):

Stood up well to Girona's attack. Passed the ball well too; a defender beyond his years.

Inigo Martinez (5/10):

Fortunate not to give away a penalty as he handled the ball in the box. Solid otherwise.

Alejandro Balde (6/10):

Smashed an early effort just over. Got forward whenever he could, and had Girona's defence running scared but the goal came down his side as he was not able to cover.

Pedri (7/10):

So rarely loses the ball. Scored a fabulous goal as he sprinted onto a glorious through ball and finished. Subbed.

Marc Casado (7/10):

Heavily involved in build-up and put his body on the line defensively too, with more than one successful tackle. A glorious assist for Pedri, as he split the defence with one pass.

Dani Olmo (7/10):

Scored Barca's third, as he fired a rasping effort into the roof of the net from an acute angle. Subbed on the hour in a clearly pre-planned change. Replaced by Eric after a lively display.

Lamine Yamal (9/10):

Opened the scoring in emphatic fashion, pressing high and finishing calmly. Scored again soon after as his effort from the edge of the box found the bottom corner. Amazingly, one of the players to make the most tackles in the game. He's unbelievable, and at this rate, it's not beyond the realms of possibility that he could go on and become Barcelona's next Lionel Messi.

Robert Lewandowski (5/10):

Assisted Yamal's second goal. Missed a superb opportunity when sent through one-on-one. Replaced by Ferran Torres. Some excellent hold-up but will be disappointed not to have scored.

Raphinha (6/10):

Tracked back well. Some excellent dribbles but was not able to turn his excellent positioning into a clear-cut chance.

Eric Garcia (6/10):

On for Olmo. Kept the midfield ticking.

Hector Fort (5/10):

On for Cubarsi. Was nowhere when Girona got in behind to score their consolation.

Ferran Torres (4/10):

Replaced Lewandowski. Sent off with five minutes to go after a nasty lunge in midfield. At 4-1, it was a completely unnecessary challenge, and he is now suspended.

Pau Victor (6/10):

On for Pedri. Did not have quite the same impact in midfield, but that was a mighty task.

Gerard Martin (N/A)

On in injury time.

Hansi Flick (7/10):

Managed to rotate heavily within the game and got his lineup and tactics spot on. Barcelona's high press yielded a goal, and more than one high quality chance. They're starting to purr.