Aston Villa clashed heads with Barcelona at the Nou Camp earlier tonight as they look to secure a good result on the road in the UEFA Champions League. The Villans made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the seventh minute when Lamine Yamal found the back of the net. Unai Emery’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.
Raphinha scored a quick-fire brace in the second half as the West Midlands club crashed to a disappointing 3-0 loss away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each [Aston Villa](https://the4thofficial.net/category/leagues/english-premier-league/aston-villa/) player fared during the clash against the Catalan club.
**GK: Zion Suzuki – 6/10**
He made a few solid saves at the back, but still ended up conceding three goals tonight.
**RB: Matty Cash – 6/10**
Cash earned the ball back once and made one good chance going forward.
**CB: Victor Lindelof – 6/10**
He cleared his lines when he could but struggled to keep things tidy at the back.
**CB: Pau Torres – 6/10**
Torres made a few important clearances inside his half and was accurate with his passing.
BARCELONA, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 03: Johan Manzambi of Aston Villa is challenged by Rodri of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between FC Barcelona and Aston Villa FC at Camp Nou on November 03, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
**LB: Ian Maatsen – 6.5/10**
He was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.
**CM: Boubacar Kamara – 6.5/10**
Kamara anchored the midfield well at times but offered very little going forward.
**CM: Joao Gomes – 5/10**
He got stuck in with some solid tackles, but made a costly error at the back.
**RW: Johan Manzambi – 6/10**
Manzambi made two decent runs with the ball and was replaced just after the hour mark.
**CAM: Emiliano Buendia – 6.5/10**
He made a couple of inviting chances in the final third but struggled to get his name on the scoresheet.
**LW: John McGinn – 5.5/10**
McGinn made one crucial interception at the back, but failed to influence the game in the final third.
**ST: Nicolas Jackson – 6/10**
He managed to shine at times, but never looked like he would score.
**Substitutes:**
**CM: Leon Goretzka – 6.5/10**
He was unfortunate to hit the post.
**CM: Ross Barkley – 6/10**
Barkley offered very little after coming off the bench.
**LW: Ibrahim Mbaye – 6.5/10**
He was a threat at times in the final third.
**RW: Alysson – 6.5/10**
Alysson made two good runs with the ball.
**ST: Tammy Abraham – 6/10**
His impact on the game was minimal.