Hansi Flick’s impressive start as Barcelona‘s manager hit a snag in September. After winning their first five matches, the Catalan giants suffered a defeat in their Champions League opener against Monaco. To make matters worse, they lost their first-choice goalkeeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, to a long-term injury just three days later. The month ended with a convincing 4-2 loss to Osasuna.
Despite these setbacks, there were still some standout performers for Barcelona. According to a poll conducted among more than 20,000 Barcelona fans on 90min’s dedicated WhatsApp channel, here are the top players from the last month.
Raphinha has been in exceptional form for Barcelona this season. Although he hasn’t always had the support of the demanding fanbase, Flick made him one of the club’s five captains at the start of the season. Raphinha has already scored five goals in La Liga this season and was instrumental in their 5-1 victory over Villarreal.
Another player who has impressed is Lamine Yamal. At just 17 years old, he has already made an impact with his skill and creativity on the field. Whether it’s nutmegs or stunning passes like his assist against Villarreal that was hailed as “the assist of the century,” Yamal continues to amaze fans and earn praise from Flick.
On the other hand, Robert Lewandowski has returned to form by focusing less on running and more on scoring goals. He has recorded fewer sprints than Raphinha but remains deadly inside the box.
These players have shown great potential and have been key contributors to Barcelona’s success so far this season. However, injuries remain a concern for Yamal and his teammates as they look to maintain their momentum going forward.