Aston Villa player ratings: Attackers fail to fire on big night in Barcelona

You start to wonder whether the keeper has been reading too much of his own press when it comes to distribution. Caused problems.

Wayward 5

MATTY CASH

The less taxing task of dealing with Anthony Gordon rather than Yamal but this was not his greatest night. Nowhere for the third.

Tough 5

VICTOR LINDELOF

Got through a lot of good work on what was a busy night for the Villa defence. Some important interventions.

Steady 6

PAU TORRES

A superbly-timed last ditch tackle prevented Yamal from getting a shot away in the first half. Not a bad performance by any means.

Battled 7

IAN MAATSEN

It always looked like it was going to be a tough night, up against Yamal. It didn’t help when he was somewhat harshly booked early on.

Tormented 5

JOAO GOMES

Made the worst possible start when he gifted Yamal the opener. Then missed the chance to equalise. A tough night.

Error 5

BOUBACAR KAMARA

Put some solid challenges in to win possession. One of Villa’s better performers on the night and looking something like his old self.

Moments 6

JOHN MCGINN

It’s just not clicking for the Villa skipper at the moment. Beaten in the build-up to the third goal. Couldn’t drive the team on.

Frustrated 5

JOHAN MANZAMBI

Missed a good chance to level the scores when he dragged his shot wide. Too often picked the wrong option around the box.

Miss 5

EMI BUENDIA

Struggled to make an impact and ran the risk of a second yellow when he brought down the keeper. Not his night.

Shackled 5

NICOLAS JACKSON

Set up a good chance for Manzambi but then missed a good one of his own. Worked hard but his killer instinct seemed to be missing.

Wasteful 5

SUBSTITUTES

Ross Barkley 6 (for Gomes, 62), Leon Goretzka 6 (for Manzambi, 62), Ibrahim Mbaye 7 (for Buendia, 62), Alysson 6 (for McGinn, 77) Tammy Abraham 5 (for Jackson, 77) Subs not used: Hemmings, Mings, Harwood-Bellis, Garnacho, Bizot (gk), Wright (gk).