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Oct 25, 2015 at 5.15pm UK
 
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3-1

Suarez (21', 48', 85')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Baston (10')

Player Ratings: Barcelona 3-1 Eibar

Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each player performed during Barcelona's 3-1 win over Eibar in La Liga.

Barcelona moved level on points with first-place Real Madrid in the La Liga table with a 3-1 win over Eibar on Sunday.

The visitors actually took a 10th-minute lead at Camp Nou, with Borja Baston netting his sixth league goal of the campaign.

Barca drew level 11 minutes later, however, with Luis Suarez scoring his first of the match. Suarez then added two more in a second period that also saw Javier Mascherano sent from the field for dissent.

Here, Sports Mole has taken a closer look at how each player performed in Barcelona.


Barcelona's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez (C) celebrates a goal with teammates Brazilian forward Neymar (R) and midfielder Sergio Busquets (L) during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs SD Eibar at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on Octobe© Getty Images

BARCELONA

Goal

Claudio Bravo: Will not be overly pleased with his part in Eibar's goal, but that said, he was left exposed by his two central defenders. Made a couple of decent saves in the second half of action. (6/10)

Defence

Dani Alves: Got forward on plenty of occasions, but the overall quality of his crossing was disappointing. One player that really misses Lionel Messi, with the Argentine bringing the best out of the right-back. (6/10)

Marc Bartra: Has had a lot of football in recent weeks and justified his place with a goal-line clearance in the first period, but he was partly at fault for the opening goal. Subbed early in the second half. (6/10)

Gerard Pique: Solid-enough performance from the Spanish international, but did not look overly comfortable when Eibar played with a high intensity. Picked up a booking late on. (6/10)

Jordi Alba: Usually such a threat in a forward position, but the Spaniard did not have many chances to break forward in this particular match. Was kept busy by Eibar's energetic players in attack. (6/10)

Midfield

Javier Mascherano: Had a comfortable evening in the middle of the park, but was bizarrely sent off in the 83rd minute after exchanging words with the referee. Could have cost his team late on. (6/10)

Ivan Rakitic: Could not add to the two goals that he scored in the Champions League last time out, but was neat and tidy in possession and kept feeding the ball into the dangerous Neymar. (7/10)

Sergio Busquets: Had a super game in a more advanced position. Played an excellent pass in the build-up to Barcelona's equaliser and the captain always looked to have time on the ball. (8/10)

Attack

Neymar: Suarez will take most of the plaudits following an excellent hat-trick, but Neymar was also fantastic for his team. Set up two of his fellow striker's goals and gave Eibar nightmares. (8/10)

Luis Suarez: Proved the match-winner at Camp Nou with a brilliant treble. Did not actually have that many chances throughout the game, but was so clinical with those that arrived. (9/10)

Sandro Ramirez: Did not have too much luck in front of goal, but set up Suarez's first with a wonderful first-time cross. Was replaced by Munir El-Haddadi just 10 minutes into the second period. (6/10)

Substitutes

Munir El-Haddadi: Has alternated with Sandro in the final third in recent weeks and it was the 20-year-old's turn to come off the bench here. Looked bright, but did not have many opportunities. (6/10)

Jeremy Mathieu: Replaced Bartra early in the second period and looked solid at the heart of the defence. However, it was easier for the hosts after the break when some of the Eibar legs tired. (6/10)


Borja Gonzalez of SD Eibar celebrates after scoring during the La Liga match between SD Eibar and Sevilla FC at Ipurua Municipal Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Eibar, Spain.© Getty Images

EIBAR

Goal

Asier Riesgo: Made a couple of smart saves and in truth, did not stand much of a chance with any of Suarez's three goals. Was also strong from high crosses during what was a decent performance. (6/10)

Defence

Ander Capa: Was fortunate not to concede a penalty for a rash challenge on Neymar, but he did pick up a yellow late on for clashing with the same player. Did not look comfortable in that right-back role. (6/10)

Mauro dos Santos: Showed excellent character to play out the final five minutes of the game while obviously carrying an injury. Ultimately found Suarez just too difficult to keep quiet. (6/10)

Aleksandar Pantic: Like Dos Santos, made some excellent clearances in the first period and proved strong in the air, but Suarez and Neymar did have a lot of joy through the middle. (6/10)

David Junca: One of five Eibar players to be booked on the night, but he put in a solid performance against Sandro and then Munir. Eibar did not get caught out on many occasions down his side. (7/10)

Midfield

Keko: Undoubtedly one of Eibar's better performers on the night. Played a key role in Baston opening the scoring and caused problems with his pace and trickery in the final third. (7/10)

Gonzalo Escalante: Provided a solid base for his team to build from in the first period, but the midfielder did run out of legs in the second half. Put so much work into the early stages. (6/10)

Dani Garcia: Was the player tasked with protecting his back four and that was a job that he performed to a good standard in the first half. The midfielder went off injured at the interval, however. (6/10)

Simone Verdi: Forced off with an injury earlier in the second period, but had an excellent first half for the visitors. Caused problems with his movement and came close to scoring on a couple of occasions. (7/10)

Takashi Inui: Showed bits and pieces of his undoubted ability in the first period, but saw little of the ball in the second half and was replaced by Sergi Berjon for the final 10 minutes of action in Barcelona. (6/10)

Attack

Borja Baston: Took his tally to six league goals for the season with a super finish in the 10th minute. Continued to cause problems in the final third as his movement split the Barcelona centre-backs.(7/10)

Substitutes

Eddy Pascual: Put in an all-action performance after entering at the break, but was a little rash with some of his challenges and fired his only half-chance over the crossbar from outside the box. (6/10)

Sergi Enrich: Was thrust into action early in the second period when Verdi picked up an injury, but the Spaniard did not have as much joy as his teammate. Struggled to make his influence known. (6/10)

Saul Berjon: Would have been disappointed not to have started, but never really looked like adding to his two league goals for the season after being introduced in the 79th minute. (6/10)


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