Manchester United vs Barcelona Player Ratings

Posted on | Sunday, July 31, 2011 | No Comments

ESPNSTAR.com looks at the players who took the field for Manchester United friendly 2-1 win over Barcelona in Washington.

Manchester United

David de Gea - 7

Showed clean hands when it comes to a series of high balls and did well to sustain a grating Pedro in the 50th minutes. Sorry, could not stay away Thiago excellent goal.

Rafael (excluding 17 ') - 6.5

An energy beam at an early stage, the night Rafael had a premature end after taking a blow early in the first half.

Nemanja Vidic (excluding 78 ') - 7.5

Even in a friendly, plug Serbia showed why he is considered one of the best defenders in the world today. Unbeatable in the air, and always kept his man at bay.

Jonny Evans - 5.5

After an unimpressive display of the Northern Ireland international, who has never really recovered from the bully, he was given by Carlton Cole in the 4-0 defeat last season's Carling Cup at West Ham.

They seemed eager for the challenge, Boat and almost presented with an opportunity to snap a couple of weak headers in their penalty box.

Patrice Evra (excluding 46 ') - 7

Stable spectacular half of football in France left-back, who defended well against a Afellay impressive. Out after the first 45

Nani - 9

Clearly the standout player on the ground today. Nani is not only displayed a complete repertoire of his skills, also showed no identifiable expertise in defense, and regularly helped his right rear.

Timed his run to perfection in the 22nd minute and calmly slotted the ball between the legs of Valdes to open the scoring for United.

Anderson (excluding 46 ') - 7.5

Another player who had one half of football to strut his stuff, but more than proved its worth with a dominant display in midfield.

Cleverley sit with the defense shield in the opening 45, Anderson was given license to roam freely and actively, to cut open the back line Barca.

Tom Cleverley - 8

Demonstrated that it could be one to see at Old Trafford this season. He played the opening speaker at midfield, and won the ball regularly after a difficult beginning to reconcile with Barcelona passing game.

He began to show more drive in the second half and did very well to lie down things to help Owen, intercepting a free pass in midfield before squaring the ball clearly went with veteran teammate in goal.

Ashley Young (on 62 ") - 7

Decent game of former Aston Villa player. Always good width down the left and got the better of his opponent in the number of times.

Danny Welbeck (over 77 ') - 7.5

I got a chance to impress from the start and Welbeck has shown on occasion, why is so highly regarded at Old Trafford. He has an unorthodox style of drip, no difference in Nwankwo Kanu, which helps to throw your opponent off balance.

Adding a good help for the opener after Nani charged through the middle of the park and threw a ball behind the defense of intelligent Barça.

Wayne Rooney (on 46 ") - 6

Subdued performance by the main man United. Lacked an understanding with Welbeck, it is usually with Dimitar Berbatov and Javier Hernandez.

Subs

Fabio (17) - 6.5

Did not offer much support in attack, as he usually does, but kept his man quiet all day. So defensively, more than his twin brother, Rafael.

Chris Smalling (46 ') - 7.5

Excellent game by England U-21 international. Despite being placed in an unfamiliar role on the right side of the defense, showed his versatility by going Smalling a series of raids raids in the second half.

Deceptively strong and fast increase of the prominence Smalling could be the reason why Sir Alex Ferguson was willing to let John O'Shea and Wes Brown leave Sunderland.

Ryan Giggs (46 ') - 7

Brand performance in the elegant heart of midfield. Do not make a lot of running, but 37, which would be the last thing on her. Instead, he kept possession well, and has thrown many a delightful cross-field passes.

Michael Owen (46 ') - 7

The veteran striker is playing like a man who knows he is on his last chance at the club. He worked tirelessly to put pressure on Barca after its entry into the backline in 45 seconds, and when sent by the goal, returned a year with clinical finishing in the Valdes Chaos.

Single point in his game lacked a guard in the 90th minute when he found open Obertan at the far post.

Gabriel Obertan (over 62 ') - 5.5

Together with a piece of play down the right side of the game has made its decision, showed why Obertan United took him to England, in the first place. She took her husband, has better of him, and took Owen in the middle of the sea of players with pinpoint accuracy.

However, too often during the game, tried to do too much. Back to the films that go wrong and try to circumvent the defense together is not recommended if you are already in the pecking order at Old Trafford.

Mame Biram Diouf (77 ') - N / A

High on a late replacement for Welbeck, but not really have a chance to prove his worth.

Phil Jones (78 ') - N / A

Vidic came in the afternoon, but was relatively quiet since the game came out.

Barcelona

Victor Valdes - 7

Like his fellow De Gea, Valdes use a solid game and was rarely worried about the crosses range from outside, but could do a little 'of both United goals.

Jonathan dos Santos - 8

Some might say he was lucky to stay on the ground after flying in one side, while already on a yellow, but it would have been a harsh judge had given her marching orders in a pre-season friendly .

Otherwise, the younger brother of former Barcelona star Giovani youth, showed great promise despite playing out of position on defense. Better known as an attacking player, Dos Santos defended admirably, and has never been afraid to show his technical ability when venturing forward.

Sergio Busquets - 7

U.S. players must be sick of the sight of Busquets rolls around on the ground, even in a pre-season friendly, but they can not deny is the International Spanish is actually pretty good defense.

Wiped a loose ball well, and helped his young, inexperienced partner behind.

Andreu Fontas (excluding 73 ') - 7

The 21-year-old is considered very central Nou Camp, which has already won ten games with the first team and showed great promise on Saturday.

Safe and strong power in the face, could only be long term Fontas Carles Puyol is the successor to Barcelona.

Eric Abidal (excluding 73 ') - 6.5

A decent ballads of the French international left back, but Abidal is determined by the way, Nani was out so easily on several occasions.

Ibrahim Afellay (excluding 43 ') - 8

Despite the fact come off injured just before half time, Afellay is still an important resource for what the club has.

With Pedro and Villa are not near their best was the former PSV Eindhoven star is on them to take the game and regularly whipped in a dangerous cross into the box. Unfortunately for the Dutch, none of the attackers were on hand to finish them, and the games ended at 43 minutes following an innocuous looking challenge from Vidic.

Thiago Alcantara - 8.5

A set of earrings for one of the most promising of the meeting. More interesting is the fact that Thiago took the field wearing the jersey number four, originally said to be reserved for Cesc Fabregas, go to the club.

On the back of the display of Spain Under-21 star Fabregas would be much to do if I were to leave Arsenal for the Nou Camp. Always in motion, Thiago shows all the attributes of a graduate of the Academy of Barcelona, rarely lost a pass.

And as for his impressive 40-yard strike in the final of the European U-21 Championship against Switzerland was not enough, Thiago saved with a swing equally impressive shot from the point of the region. At first glance, it seemed that the ball took a wicked deflection. But after seeing the replay, it appears that the ball obeys the command youth.

Andres Iniesta (over 79 ') - 7.5

Iniesta has always had much to do to play without his partner in crime of Xavi, but world champion proved that the class will always shine through. Despite having to run most of a dispute between the defense and the attack itself, always Iniesta as most likely option for Barca goal.

Seydou Keita - 6

Performance Inclass Keita. Should you worry about his place in Barca's starting lineup, especially with how Afellay, and the endless line of young produced at the Academy of La Masia.

Pedro Rodriguez (excluding 85 ') - 6

Pedro quiet game, but it should be noted that Barcelona were playing in the middle of their pre-season campaign, while United are already at the end of theirs, and approaching full fitness.

However, it was a good effort on goal which was comfortably dealt with by De Gea at the end. Will be better.

David Villa (on 62 ") - 5

The only player who shows the most signs of fatigue after a brilliant first season at Camp Nou. Villa were easily ignored the ball defenders States and barely made an effort to address some of the cross dangerous Afellay had whipped in.

Subs

Isaac Basin (about 43 ') - 7.5

Quiet at first, but when he got the groove of things, Cuenca has shown much to write home about. It seems that there is a prototype from which all young people are formed in Barcelona.

Good control, quick to find a morning walk, and just as eager to run into space, the future looks bright for this young man.

Carlos Carmona (62 ') - 6.5

Struggled to get into the game until the UN their second goal, after which he seemed to be triggered in life. Showed decent touch, but at 24 years, one wonders if he really has a future in Barcelona.

Ivan Balliu (for 73 ') - 7

Another young man came to the exciting Abidal 73 minutes and showed a lot of companies on the left flank. He hastened to remove the stray bullets that hit the bridge, and regularly undertook to provide a wide choice.

Armando Lozano (73 ') - 7

How Fontas, Lozano made his first team opportunities at any disadvantage, looking comfortable in the defense. It seems strong but is intensifying the activity addressed the likes of Welbeck, Owen and Diouf.

Marti Riverola (to 79 ') - N / A

Fire and Iniesta, but never actually to meet their boots Barça playmaker in chief.

Javier Espinoza (85 ') - N / A

Pedro later replaced, but not had time to make a difference.