Super Jasper Cillessen gets 8 but Munir just 4 in Barcelona v Tottenham ratings

Andy West 02:39 12/12/2018
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  • Lucas Moura was the hero as Tottenham sneaked into the knockout stages of the Champions League thanks to the Brazilian’s late equaliser against Barcelona.

    But who else shone and who stank? Find out with our full player ratings.

    BARCELONA (4-3-3)

    Jasper Cillessen 8. Made great saves to deny Son and Moura, and also did well to keep out further chances for Son and Eriksen.

    Nelson Semedo 5. Far from his best game, looking uncertain in possession and getting caught out defensively much too often.

    Clement Lenglet 7. Solid in an unfamiliar right-sided central position. Strong in the air against Kane, and made a fine block to deny Ali.

    Thomas Vermaelen 6. Struggled for pace at times but read the game well, making a string of clearances and blocks under pressure.

    Juan Miranda 5. Made a good early intervention inside the box but lacked the confidence to express himself and was poor on the ball.

    Carles Alena 7. Looks increasingly impressive with every performance. Dovetailed neatly with Arthur and was cool and classy in possession.

    Ivan Rakitic 6. Made captain for the night as a rare senior starter. Tested Lloris with a rising drive from 20 yards. Replaced at half-time.

    Arthur 7. Tidy and composed on his return from injury, dictating the flow of Barca’s possession and always finding space for a pass.

    Ousmane Dembele 7. Scored a truly sensational opener and caused a few more incisive moments of danger, but drifted in and out.

    Munir El Haddadi 4. Starved of service and struggled to link play when he did receive possession. Replaced by Messi after an hour.

    Philippe Coutinho 6. Hit the post in both halves, but was inconsistent in midfield and could have contributed far more in general play.

    SUBSTITUTES

    Sergio Busquets 5. Came on for Rakitic at the interval and was below his usual level, often being bypassed as Spurs surged forward.

    Lionel Messi 6. Entered the fray as a false nine after an hour, and produced some silky touches but was generally quiet.

    Denis Suarez 5. Replaced Dembele for the last quarter hour but failed to make an impression, looking powder-puff and fragile.

    TOTTENHAM (4-2-3-1)

    Hugo Lloris 6. Unable to stop Dembele’s shot from squeezing under him, and had little else to do. Shaky on the ball.

    Kyle Walker-Peters 5. Robbed by Dembele for the opener and then got booked. Replaced after an hour as Spurs went more attacking.

    Toby Alderweireld 7. Maintained a solid defensive partnership with Vertonghen against Munir, and used the ball well to spark possession.

    Jan Vertonghen 7. Comfortable against Munir, more troubled by Messi but stayed solid. Well disciplined and organised.

    Danny Rose 6. Progressive and dangerous down the left flank, sending a couple of good crosses into the middle. Generally solid defensively.

    Harry Winks 7. Did a tidy job in front of the back four, keeping possession simple and anticipating well to snuff out danger.

    Moussa Sissoko 6. Couldn’t exert a consistent influence but occasionally strode forward. Moved to right-back with Lamela’s entrance.

    Christian Eriksen 7. Tottenham’s best creator played a brilliant pass to release Son and came close twice in the second half.

    Dele Alli 4. Insignificant and invisible in the first half, making no impact. Slightly better after the break but a weak showing.

    Son Heung-min 6. Spurned a great first half chance by shooting too close to Cillessen and forced another save with a low strike.

    Harry Kane 6. Crashed a free-kick into the wall and blasted a decent chance over. Increasing menace before delivering key assist for Moura.

    SUBSTITUTES

    Erik Lamela 6. Came into midfield after an hour and showed plenty of sharp creative touches around the edge of the box.

    Lucas Moura 7. Replaced Son for the final 20 minutes, nearly scored with a far post header and then made himself a hero with the leveller.

    Fernando Llorente 5. The last roll of the dice for Spurs as a late sub in attack, and barely had a touch as Moura scored instead.

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