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Player Ratings: Getafe 0-0 Barcelona

Sports Mole takes a look at how each individual player performed during Getafe's goalless La Liga draw against Barcelona.

Barcelona missed the chance to close the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid after a 0-0 draw against Getafe on Saturday.

The Catalan outfit managed just two attempts on target during the contest, with a strong defensive performance helping Getafe claim a share of the spoils.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at how each individual player performed during the Spanish affair.


Getafe's Uruguayan defender Emiliano Velazquez vies with Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi during the Spanish league football match Getafe CF vs FC Barcelona at the Col. Alfonso Perez stadium in Getafe on December 13, 2014© Getty Images

GETAFE

Goal

Vicente Guaita: Made a stunning save to deny Messi in the first period and was also strong from high balls. An excellent display from the Spanish goalkeeper. (8/10)

Defence

Juan Valera: Was lucky not to concede a first-half penalty following a clear handball inside the box, but the defender recovered to produce a solid display. (6/10)

Naldo: Excellent performance at the heart of the Getafe defence. Kept Suarez and Messi in check for long spells of the contest. (7/10)

Emiliano Velazquez: On-loan Atletico Madrid centre-back further enhanced his growing reputation with a confident performance alongside Naldo in defence. (7/10)

Alexis: Given the task of marking Pedro and the Spaniard certainly got the better of the Barca attacker. Another that impressed for the capital outfit. (7/10)

Midfield

Pablo Sarabia: Had space to exploit in wide positions, but never really made his mark. Picked up a booking after 65 minutes for a poor challenge on Messi. (6/10)

Medhi Lacen: Was the player required to provide protection to his back four and Lacen certainly answered the call. Made a number of crucial interceptions. (7/10)

Angel Lafita: Had a golden chance in the first period, but saw his effort saved by Bravo. A lively and energetic performance from the Spanish attacker. (7/10)

Michel: A shade fortunate to escape a booking following a couple of untidy challenges, but the Spaniard was absolutely everywhere for his side. (7/10)

Karim Yoda: Made a bright start to proceedings, with his pace causing problems in the first period, but the Frenchman faded in the second 45 minutes. (6/10)

Attack

Sammir: Had pace and movement around him, but the striker really struggled to make his mark. Was replaced by Alvaro Vazquez just past the hour mark. (6/10)

Substitutes

Alvaro Vazquez: Had the ball in the back of the net late on, but the final whistle had already been blown. A really positive cameo from the substitute. (7/10)

Diego Castro: Might have been the hero late on after finding a pocket of space inside the Barca box, but the forward was crowded out at the vital moment. (6/10)

Pedro Leon: Was given the final 15 minutes and put in a number of dangerous set pieces. Will be pleased to have finally sorted out his registration problem. (6/10)


Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona reacts as he fail to score during the La Liga match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Estadi de Mestalla on November 30, 2014© Getty Images

BARCELONA

Goal

Claudio Bravo: Was not called into action on too many occasions, but had a standout moment in the first period when he made a truly wonderful save to deny Lafita. (7/10)

Defence

Dani Alves: Did not look entirely fit and therefore left all sorts of space for Lafita to exploit. Departed with what looked like an injury in the final 10 minutes. (6/10)

Gerard Pique: Steady enough at the heart of the defence. Was forced to cover his full-backs on a few occasions and the Spaniard did a good job. (7/10)

Jeremy Mathieu: A no-frills performance from the Frenchman, who was not really tested for long spells. A little untidy in possession, especially in the first period. (6/10)

Jordi Alba: Got forward on plenty of occasions, but could not find a telling cross. Seems to be lacking a little bit of confidence at the moment. (6/10)

Midfield

Xavi: Had a couple of half-chances throughout the match, but could not find the back of the net. Was the one midfielder who looked like making something happen. (6/10)

Sergio Busquets: Kept things ticking over in the middle of the park, but never grabs the game by the scruff of the neck when Barca are struggling. Needed to do more. (6/10)

Ivan Rakitic: Recalled to the XI after sitting out the PSG match, but the Croatian did not really take his chance. Was hardly seen in the final third of the field. (5/10)

Attack

Pedro: Moved further forward due to the absence of Neymar, but did not take his chance. Had plenty of the ball in wide areas, but his final pass was disappointing. (5/10)

Luis Suarez: Looked his side's most dangerous player in the first period, but the striker faded in the second 45 minutes. Still working his way to full fitness. (6/10)

Lionel Messi: Brought a brilliant save from Guaita in the first period, before rattling the crossbar with a free kick in the second. Not the Argentine's day in front of goal. (6/10)

Substitutes

Andres Iniesta: Finally joined the action after 66 minutes, but the midfielder could not inspire his side. (6/10)

Munir El-Haddadi: Given the final 13 minutes, but the 19-year-old struggled to make his mark against a well-drilled Getafe back-line. (6/10)

Adriano: Slotted into right-back late on when Alves was forced off with an injury. (6/10)


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