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La Liga
Apr 11, 2015 at 7pm UK
 
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2-2

Banega (38'), Gameiro (84')
FT(HT: 1-2)
Messi (14'), Neymar (31')

Player Ratings: Sevilla 2-2 Barcelona

Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each player performed during Sevilla's 2-2 draw with Barcelona in La Liga.

Kevin Gameiro scored a late equaliser as Sevilla came from behind to draw 2-2 with Barcelona in La Liga on Saturday.

Goals from Lionel Messi and Neymar left Barca with a two-goal lead, but Ever Banega responded for the hosts, before Gameiro netted after 84 minutes to secure a share of the spoils.

Barca are now just two points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table, while Sevilla are level on points with fourth-place Valencia, who have a game in hand.

Here, Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each player performed in Seville.


Koke celebrates scoring their team,s second goal during the La Liga match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on April 11, 2015© Getty Images

SEVILLA

Goal

Sergio Rico: Could only watch both of Barcelona's goals nestle in the top corner, but the ever-improving Spaniard made a couple of excellent stops on another impressive night. (7/10)

Defence

Coke: Found himself forward on a number of occasions in the second period, but the Spaniard's overall quality was disappointing. Too often his delivery failed to find its intended target. (6/10)

Daniel Carrico: Made a number of super blocks in the first period and was also calm and composed in possession of the ball. Had a solid game at the centre-back for the hosts. (7/10)

Nicolas Pareja: Was guilty of conceding a couple of free kicks in dangerous areas, but overall, the defender had a decent night. Did not have many chances to show his shooting prowess. (6/10)

Benoit Tremoulinas: Like Coke, the Frenchman was more than prepared to break forward, especially in the second period, but again, his delivery was quite disappointing. (6/10)

Midfield

Ever Banega: Man-of-the-match performance from the midfielder, who scored his side's first before running the show in the second period. Had a really good night. (8/10)

Vicente Iborra: Has been one of Sevilla's best player this season, but it did not really happen for the midfielder here. Picked up a booking and was subbed after 70 minutes. (6/10)

Grzegorz Krychowiak: Made one absolutely outstanding challenge to deny Messi in the second half, but the midfielder did give away the free kick that led to Barcelona's second goal. (7/10)

Attack

Vitolo: The winger's form this season earned him a Spain cap in the last round of international games, but it never quite happened in this one. Strangely subdued performance from the 25-year-old. (6/10)

Carlos Bacca: Had a couple of excellent chances, but failed to test Claudio Bravo. Always a threat, but it just didn't quite happen for the Colombian in the final third of the field. (6/10)

Aleix Vidal: Frightened Barcelona with his pace all evening and made a vital contribution late on when he set up Gameiro for the equaliser. Came to the forefront at a crucial moment. (7/10)

Substitutes

Stephane Mbia: Perhaps a shade fortunate not to pick up a yellow card before he eventually did, but the midfielder was nice and solid and helped drive his team forward. (7/10)

Jose Antonio Reyes: The legs might not move as quick as they once did, but the Spaniard's brain is still as sharp as ever. Played a vital role in Sevilla's equaliser. (7/10)

Kevin Gameiro: Only given the final 15 minutes, but caused absolute havoc in the Barcelona defence and netted the equaliser late on. Cannot be happy playing second fiddle to Bacca. (8/10)


Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar celebrateswith Barcelona's defender Jordi Alba (L) after scoring during the Spanish league football match Sevilla FC vs FC Barcelona at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Sevilla on April 11, 2015© Getty Images

BARCELONA

Goal

Claudio Bravo: Has had a fine season, but will be really disappointed with Sevilla's first goal. The Chilean almost appeared to punch the ball onto the post and into the back of the net. (6/10)

Defence

Dani Alves: Went missing for Sevilla's equaliser, but it is difficult to be too critical of the Brazilian, who had a strong match both offensively and defensively at the Estadio Ramon. (7/10)

Gerard Pique: Will be criticised for conceding possession in the build-up to Sevilla's second, but it was still a decent night's work from the Spaniard, who has been in excellent form. (6/10)

Jeremy Mathieu: Has been Barca's hero in recent weeks with a couple of vital goals, but the Frenchman had an uncomfortable second period as Sevilla turned the screw. (6/10)

Jordi Alba: Usually such a threat for Barca down the left, but the Spaniard just did not look fully fit having only just recovered from a hamstring problem. (6/10)

Midfield

Sergio Busquets Preferred to Javier Mascherano in the middle of the park, but the Spaniard picked up a poor second-half booking and did not look entirely comfortable. (6/10)

Andres Iniesta: Still a quality footballer, but just is not contributing enough at the moment. Had a couple of half-chances, but lacked conviction when it mattered most. (6/10)

Ivan Rakitic: Was well-received by the Sevilla supporters after his wonderful service to the club, but the Croatian did not make much of an impact against his former team. (6/10)

Attack

Neymar: Scored Barca's second of the night with a wonderful free kick and was excellent in the first period. Was not best pleased when he was withdrawn for Xavi after 74 minutes. (7/10)

Luis Suarez: Had two excellent chances - one in either half - but the striker could not find the back of the net. Struggled to make his mark as the match gathered pace. (6/10)

Lionel Messi: Opened the scoring with a stunning effort, while he was a threat in the second period when he embarked on a number of dribbles. Faded a touch late on. (7/10)

Substitutes

Xavi: Has played a crucial role for the Catalan outfit in recent weeks and was introduced after 74 minutes to help his team retain possession. Kept things ticking over. (6/10)

Pedro: Caused some problems with his pace in the latter stages, but it was a big ask for the Spaniard to make an impression in the final five minutes. (5/10)


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Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar celebrateswith Barcelona's defender Jordi Alba (L) after scoring during the Spanish league football match Sevilla FC vs FC Barcelona at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Sevilla on April 11, 2015
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