Real Madrid faced off against Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano earlier tonight as they looked to secure a victory in the Madrid derby. Los Blancos made a bright start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 18th minute courtesy of Rodrygo’s finish from close range. Federico Valverde made it 2-0 to the visitors when he scored from a rebound as Carlo Ancelotti’s men went into the half-time break with a two-goal advantage.
Atletico Madrid got a goal back in the 83rd minute when Mario Hermoso found the back of the net. However, he was sent off in injury time as Real Madrid earned a narrow 2-1 win in the derby.
Let’s take a look at how each Real Madrid player fared during the contest against Atletico Madrid.
GK: Thibaut Courtois – 6.5/10
The Belgian keeper made a few solid saves at the back but was at fault in the lead-up to Hermoso’s goal.
RB: Dani Carvajal – 7.5/10
He gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and made some encouraging runs with the ball down the right flank.
CB: Eder Militao – 6.5/10
The Brazilian talent defended his penalty area with a lot of conviction and was tidy with his passing.
CB: David Alaba – 6.5/10
Alaba earned the ball back a few times but will be disappointed after conceding a late goal.
LB: Ferland Mendy – 7/10
The Frenchman was solid at the back and completed some decent dribbles on the left wing.
CM: Luka Modric – 7/10
Modric controlled the game well and made two good chances in the final third.
CM: Aurelien Tchouameni – 7.5/10
He protected his backline really well and made a couple of crucial interceptions during the game. Tchouameni ended the game with an assist to his name.
CM: Toni Kroos – 7/10
The German sensation secured the ball back twice and made one key chance in the final third.
RW: Federico Valverde – 8/10
He was there at the right place to score Real Madrid’s second goal. Valverde even tracked back to help his teammates out when required.
ST: Rodrygo – 7.5/10
Rodrygo opened the goal-scoring in the 18th minute and made one good run with the ball.
LW: Vinicius Junior – 6.5/10
He had a few bright moments in the game and went close to scoring but was denied by Oblak’s excellent save. However, fortunately for him, Valverde was there to score from the rebound.
Substitutes:
CB: Antonio Rudiger – 6/10
The German won’t be pleased after coming on and conceding a goal.
CM: Eduardo Camavinga – N/A
He didn’t have enough time to influence the game.
RW: Marco Asensio – N/A
The Spanish talent came on for the final few minutes of the game.
CM: Dani Ceballos – N/A
He didn’t get enough minutes to warrant a rating.
