Eguinaldo N/A
(Stepanenko, 90) Came on too late to make an impact. AFP
Marc-Andre ter Stegen 6/10
BARCELONA PLAYER RATINGS: Didn’t have much to do apart from picking the ball out of his goal in the 62nd minute. AFP
Joao Cancelo 5/10
Displayed an attacker's instinct to get past Matvienko, but his shot was too weak to beat Riznyk from close range in the 24th minute. Pressed high up the pitch and got caught out of position in the buShow more
Marcos Alonso 6/10
In a game where Barcelona completely dominated, one would expect Alonso to play a huge part in the final third. However, the Spain international struggled with his passes and failed to beat his man onShow more
Ronald Araujo 6/10
A fairly comfortable outing for Araujo. Wasn’t tested in defence and looked threatening when he went forward to attack set pieces. AP
Inigo Martinez 5/10
Looked rusty in possession and wasn’t as solid as Araujo. Failed to get close to Sudakov quickly enough in the build-up to the away side’s goal. AFP
Fermin Lopez 9/10
Claimed the assist for the opener after his shot came off the post and into the path of Ferran Torres to hit home. Doubled Barcelona’s lead with a ferocious effort that cannoned off the post and into Show more
Oriol Romeu 6/10
A busy outing for the combative Romeu in front of the home side’s backline. Did well to smother several counterattacks but was unlucky to play Azarov onside in the build to Sudakov’s goal. Won the balShow more
Ilkay Gundogan 8/10
One of Barcelona’s best players on the night. His passing was a joy to behold, and he helped relieve pressure with his ball-retention skills late in the game. Began the move that led to the opener by Show more
Lamine Yamal 6/10
Another eye-catching display from the 16-year-old on a Champions League night. Found in space on several occasions and caused plenty of problems for Azarov, but his finishing and crosses were poor. AFShow more
Joao Felix 6/10
Not the best of games for Felix, who was sloppy in possession and wasn’t at his sharpest in the penalty area. Forced Riznyk into a huge save with a flying header in the 49th minute. AFP
Ferran Torres 8/10
Put the home side in front with a volley that left Riznyk rooted to the spot. Goalscorer turned provider for the second goal as he played Lopez through to make it two. EPA
Alejandro Balde N/A
SUBSl (Alonso, 71) Picked up a yellow card four minutes after coming on. Provided greater cover in defence after coming on and did well in attack. AFP
Marc Guiu N/A
(Felix, 75) Combined well with teammates in attack after coming on but didn't have a chance to make it two goals in two games for Barca. AFP
Andreas Christensen N/A
(Martinez, 82) Brought on to add solidity to the backline, Christensen defended well and helped secure the three points for the home side; Marc Casado (Fermin, 82) N/A. Didn’t really do much after comShow more
Dmytro Riznyk 6/10
SHAKHTAR PLAYER RATINGS: Made a fantastic save to keep out Joao Felix’s diving header just after the restart. Almost gifted Barcelona a third goal when he fumbled a weak cross from Alonso in the path Show more
Irakli Azarov 6/10
Failed to step up alongside his teammates and played Fermin Lopez onside in the build-up to Barcelona’s opener. Atoned for his error by assisting Sudakov’s goal with a well-weighted pass behind the BaShow more
Yukhym Konoplya 6/10
Lost possession on the edge of his penalty area and almost gifted Barca an early goal. Created Shakhtar's best chance of the game with a beautiful cross across the face of goal, which wasn’t utilised Show more
Valerii Bondar 7/10
A solid outing from Bondar against Barcelona's fleet-footed attackers. The centre-back made several blocks in the second half as Barcelona tried to get a third goal to kill the game. Intelligent foul Show more
Mykola Matvienko 7/10
A solid outing from the impressive Matvienko. Stopped Gundogan from putting Barcelona in front with a last-ditch interception in the fifth minute. Made several blocks and tackles in the game. AFP
Taras Stepanenko 5/10
Tasked with the difficult job of shielding the backline, Stepanenko struggled against the home side’s well-drilled midfield. Got close to making it 2-2 with a first-time effort that just went past TerShow more
Dmytro Kryskiv 4/10
Disappointing game from Kryskiv on the right side of Shakhtar's attack. Ran into trouble and failed to beat Cancelo when he was found in space on the stroke of halftime. EPA
Oleksandr Zubkov 6/10
An encouraging display from the midfielder whose late runs into the penalty area caused Barcelona problems. Had Shakhtar's first shot on target with a deflected effort in the 12th minute. EPA
Artem Bondarenko 6/10
Struggled to assert himself in attack and resorted to doing defensive work for the team. Tracked back well to stop Ferran Torres from making it three with a last-ditch sliding challenge in the 39th miShow more
Georgiy Sudakov 7/10
Tried to have a go at Ter Stegen in the 16th minute, but his shot was well blocked by Araujo. Crowned a blistering counterattack with a brilliant finish to bring the visitors back into the game. AFP
Danylo Sikan 4/10
An ineffective display from the centre forward during which he failed to trouble the home side’s centrebacks or test Ter Stegen in goal. Getty
Newerton 6/10
SUBS: (Kryskiv, 63) Had a go from long range in the 75th minute, but his effort went straight into the stands. Provided a huge spark for Shakhtar's attack and caused plenty of problems for Cancelo aftShow more
Kevin Kelsy N/A
(Sikan, 71) Looked more lively than the ineffective Sikan and had a couple of half chances to make the difference but failed to trouble Ter Stegen in Barcelona’s goal. AFPEguinaldo N/A
(Stepanenko, 90) Came on too late to make an impact. AFPMarc-Andre ter Stegen 6/10
BARCELONA PLAYER RATINGS: Didn’t have much to do apart from picking the ball out of his goal in the 62nd minute. AFPJoao Cancelo 5/10
Displayed an attacker's instinct to get past Matvienko, but his shot was too weak to beat Riznyk from close range in the 24th minute. Pressed high up the pitch and got caught out of position in the buShow moreMarcos Alonso 6/10
In a game where Barcelona completely dominated, one would expect Alonso to play a huge part in the final third. However, the Spain international struggled with his passes and failed to beat his man onShow moreRonald Araujo 6/10
A fairly comfortable outing for Araujo. Wasn’t tested in defence and looked threatening when he went forward to attack set pieces. APInigo Martinez 5/10
Looked rusty in possession and wasn’t as solid as Araujo. Failed to get close to Sudakov quickly enough in the build-up to the away side’s goal. AFPFermin Lopez 9/10
Claimed the assist for the opener after his shot came off the post and into the path of Ferran Torres to hit home. Doubled Barcelona’s lead with a ferocious effort that cannoned off the post and into Show moreOriol Romeu 6/10
A busy outing for the combative Romeu in front of the home side’s backline. Did well to smother several counterattacks but was unlucky to play Azarov onside in the build to Sudakov’s goal. Won the balShow moreIlkay Gundogan 8/10
One of Barcelona’s best players on the night. His passing was a joy to behold, and he helped relieve pressure with his ball-retention skills late in the game. Began the move that led to the opener by Show moreLamine Yamal 6/10
Another eye-catching display from the 16-year-old on a Champions League night. Found in space on several occasions and caused plenty of problems for Azarov, but his finishing and crosses were poor. AFShow moreJoao Felix 6/10
Not the best of games for Felix, who was sloppy in possession and wasn’t at his sharpest in the penalty area. Forced Riznyk into a huge save with a flying header in the 49th minute. AFPFerran Torres 8/10
Put the home side in front with a volley that left Riznyk rooted to the spot. Goalscorer turned provider for the second goal as he played Lopez through to make it two. EPAAlejandro Balde N/A
SUBSl (Alonso, 71) Picked up a yellow card four minutes after coming on. Provided greater cover in defence after coming on and did well in attack. AFPMarc Guiu N/A
(Felix, 75) Combined well with teammates in attack after coming on but didn't have a chance to make it two goals in two games for Barca. AFPAndreas Christensen N/A
(Martinez, 82) Brought on to add solidity to the backline, Christensen defended well and helped secure the three points for the home side; Marc Casado (Fermin, 82) N/A. Didn’t really do much after comShow moreDmytro Riznyk 6/10
SHAKHTAR PLAYER RATINGS: Made a fantastic save to keep out Joao Felix’s diving header just after the restart. Almost gifted Barcelona a third goal when he fumbled a weak cross from Alonso in the path Show moreIrakli Azarov 6/10
Failed to step up alongside his teammates and played Fermin Lopez onside in the build-up to Barcelona’s opener. Atoned for his error by assisting Sudakov’s goal with a well-weighted pass behind the BaShow moreYukhym Konoplya 6/10
Lost possession on the edge of his penalty area and almost gifted Barca an early goal. Created Shakhtar's best chance of the game with a beautiful cross across the face of goal, which wasn’t utilised Show moreValerii Bondar 7/10
A solid outing from Bondar against Barcelona's fleet-footed attackers. The centre-back made several blocks in the second half as Barcelona tried to get a third goal to kill the game. Intelligent foul Show moreMykola Matvienko 7/10
A solid outing from the impressive Matvienko. Stopped Gundogan from putting Barcelona in front with a last-ditch interception in the fifth minute. Made several blocks and tackles in the game. AFPTaras Stepanenko 5/10
Tasked with the difficult job of shielding the backline, Stepanenko struggled against the home side’s well-drilled midfield. Got close to making it 2-2 with a first-time effort that just went past TerShow moreDmytro Kryskiv 4/10
Disappointing game from Kryskiv on the right side of Shakhtar's attack. Ran into trouble and failed to beat Cancelo when he was found in space on the stroke of halftime. EPAOleksandr Zubkov 6/10
An encouraging display from the midfielder whose late runs into the penalty area caused Barcelona problems. Had Shakhtar's first shot on target with a deflected effort in the 12th minute. EPAArtem Bondarenko 6/10
Struggled to assert himself in attack and resorted to doing defensive work for the team. Tracked back well to stop Ferran Torres from making it three with a last-ditch sliding challenge in the 39th miShow moreGeorgiy Sudakov 7/10
Tried to have a go at Ter Stegen in the 16th minute, but his shot was well blocked by Araujo. Crowned a blistering counterattack with a brilliant finish to bring the visitors back into the game. AFPDanylo Sikan 4/10
An ineffective display from the centre forward during which he failed to trouble the home side’s centrebacks or test Ter Stegen in goal. GettyNewerton 6/10
SUBS: (Kryskiv, 63) Had a go from long range in the 75th minute, but his effort went straight into the stands. Provided a huge spark for Shakhtar's attack and caused plenty of problems for Cancelo aftShow moreKevin Kelsy N/A
(Sikan, 71) Looked more lively than the ineffective Sikan and had a couple of half chances to make the difference but failed to trouble Ter Stegen in Barcelona’s goal. AFPEguinaldo N/A
(Stepanenko, 90) Came on too late to make an impact. AFPBarcelona v Shakhtar player ratings: Lopez 9, Gundogan 8; Sudakov 7, Kryskiv 4
Barca make it three wins from three in the Champions League with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday
Olakunle Afolabi
October 26, 2023