The academy graduate, who scored a crucial second goal, could be the next game-changing talent for Xavi's side
Fermin Lopez was crucial in Barcelona's first, and scored a wonderful second, as the Blaugrana saw off Shakhtar Donetsk to maintain their perfect record in the Champions League. Xavi's side took a 2-0 lead, but conceded in the second half to make for a nervy finish to a 2-1 victory.
Ferran Torres opened the scoring after 30 minutes, lashing a rebound home from short range after Lopez's effort cannoned off the post. Lopez made it two shortly after, collecting Joao Cancelo's pass in stride before pinging a shot in off the post from 20 yards out.
The Blaugrana had the ball in the back of the net for a third time, but Torres mistimed his run and was ruled offside. And they were made to pay. The visitors pulled one back on the hour mark, Heorhiy Sudakov running behind a Barca high line and blasting past Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Lopez nearly had a second shortly after, but rattled the woodwork with a curled effort. Still, Barca saw out the contest to make it three wins from three in Group H.
GOAL rates Barcelona's players from the Olympic Stadium…
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Marc-Andre ter Stegen (6/10):
Will be annoyed to concede, and was probably too easily beaten at his near post.
Joao Cancelo (6/10):
A creative threat from deep areas, dangerous in his dribbling. But his final ball was lacking.
Ronald Araujo (6/10):
Failed to execute the offside trap on the Shaktar goal. Blasted a free-kick over the bar. Not his best showing.
Inigo Martinez (7/10):
Solid in central defence. Shaktar never really threatened down his side.
Marcos Alonso (7/10):
Got forward well, and put in some solid defensive work. An agreeable showing from a backup.
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Oriol Romeu (6/10):
Held things down well in the first half, but looked less secure when the game was stretched after the break.
Fermin Lopez (8/10):
A second straight start for the youngster. Played a crucial role in the opening goal after seeing his shot deflect into Torres' path off the post. Scored his first Champions League goal shortly after. Looks a real talent.
Ilkay Gundogan (7/10):
His dink into Lopez set up the Barca opener. Was otherwise steady in the middle of the park.
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Lamine Yamal (7/10):
Dangerous on the right wing with his usual array of cuts and turns. Some more clinical finishing from his team-mates and Yamal might have come away with an assist or two.
Ferran Torres (7/10):
Took his goal well. Found the net a second time, but was ruled out – correctly – for offside. He's been solid, but the drop-off from Robert Lewandowski is immense.
Joao Felix (7/10):
A fine creative influence once again, even if he wasn't playing with a natural centre-forward. Limped off with an injury with 15 minutes remaining. Barca will hope it's not too serious.
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Alejandro Balde (7/10):
Offered an injection of pace and creativity down the left after he came on.
Marc Guiu (6/10):
A lively cameo. Full of running off the ball and got into some good attacking areas.
Andreas Christensen (N/A):
No time to make an impact.
Marc Casado (N/A):
Only introduced late on.
Xavi (7/10):
Went with his strongest line-up, given the injury situation. He'll be glad that Barca were able to get ahead early, but things got stressful after Shaktar pulled one back. With the Clasico on Saturday, he needed a calm one.