Match report

Eibar 2–2 Barcelona: La Liga Draws to a Standstill

Eibar
Eibar
2–2
FT
Barcelona
Barcelona
May 19, 2019

Eibar defied the odds to hold Barcelona to a 2–2 draw in their La Liga clash. Despite Lionel Messi's brace, Eibar's early goal from M. Cucurella and a late equalizer by P. De Blasis ensured a thrilling match end in a stalemate, leaving both teams with valuable points in the fight for the league.

Key Facts

  • • Eibar 2–2 Barcelona
  • • M. Cucurella scored the first goal for Eibar at 20'
  • • Lionel Messi scored two goals for Barcelona at 31' and 32'
  • • P. De Blasis equalized for Eibar at 45'
  • • Both teams had three yellow cards each

Lineups

Eibar

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dmitrović (G)
  • 4 Ramis (D)
  • 15 Cote (D)
  • 12 Paulo Oliveira (D)
  • 20 Marc Cucurella (M)
  • 14 F. Orellana (M)
  • 16 P. De Blasis (D)
  • 5 G. Escalante (M)
  • 24 Joan Jordán (M)
  • 19 Charles (F)
  • 9 Sergi Enrich (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Kike
  • 6 Sergio Álvarez
  • 7 Marc Cardona
  • 13 Asier Riesgo
  • 21 Pedro León
  • 2 Jordi Calavera
  • 8 P. Diop

Barcelona

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Cillessen (G)
  • 3 Piqué (D)
  • 18 Jordi Alba (D)
  • 20 Sergi Roberto (F)
  • 15 C. Lenglet (D)
  • 2 Nélson Semedo (D)
  • 4 I. Rakitić (M)
  • 22 A. Vidal (M)
  • 5 Sergio Busquets (M)
  • 10 L. Messi (F)
  • 14 Malcom (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 M. Wagué
  • 21 Carles Aleñà
  • 43 Carles Pérez
  • 30 Iñaki Peña
  • 23 S. Umtiti
  • 28 Riqui Puig
  • 29 Abel Ruiz

Timeline

  1. Eibar
    20' Eibar Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cucurella · Assist: S. Enrich
  2. Barcelona
    31' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Messi · Assist: A. Vidal
  3. Barcelona
    32' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Messi · Assist: Ivan Rakitić
  4. Eibar
    33' Eibar Card · Yellow Card
    Ramis
  5. Barcelona
    42' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    N. Semedo
  6. Eibar
    44' Eibar Card · Yellow Card
    P. De Blasis
  7. Eibar
    45' Eibar Goal · Normal Goal
    P. De Blasis
  8. Barcelona
    46' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Semedo · On: M. Wagué
  9. Barcelona
    65' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Sergio Busquets · On: C. Alena
  10. Eibar
    66' Eibar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Enrich · On: K. Garcia
  11. Barcelona
    73' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Malcom · On: Carles Pérez
  12. Eibar
    77' Eibar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ramis · On: S. Alvarez
  13. Eibar
    80' Eibar Card · Yellow Card
    José Ángel
  14. Barcelona
    83' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    Jordi Alba
  15. Eibar
    85' Eibar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Charles · On: M. Cardona

Match Stats

Stat Eibar Barcelona
Fouls 17 5
Pass Accuracy 73% 86%
Offsides 0 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 8
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 393 633
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 8 3
Shots off Target 10 4
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes 286 544
Shots Inside Box 13 6
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Eibar took the lead through M. Cucurella in the early stages of the match, setting the tone for a competitive encounter.
  • ▸ Barcelona's quick response with two rapid goals from Lionel Messi within a minute (31' and 32') seemed to swing the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ P. De Blasis' late equalizer for Eibar at 45' restored parity and kept the tension high throughout the match.