Real Madrid locked horns with Girona at the Estadi Montilivi earlier this evening as they focused on collecting all three points on the road. Los Blancos made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 17th minute when Joselu found the back of the net. Aurelien Tchouameni doubled his side’s advantage just four minutes later as Carlo Ancelotti’s men went into the half-time break 2-0 up on the scoreline.
Jude Bellingham killed the game off in the 71st minute. Nacho was sent off in the dying embers of the game but Real Madrid cruised to an impressive 3-0 victory away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Real Madrid player performed during the clash against Girona.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 7.5/10
The Spanish keeper made a few solid saves at the back and earned a crucial clean sheet this evening.
RB: Dani Carvajal – 6.5/10
He made one good run with the ball and was accurate with his passing.
CB: Antonio Rudiger – 7/10
The German defender gave a good account of himself when defending inside his half.
CB: Nacho – 6/10
He dealt with the danger when needed but got sent off in the latter stages of the contest.
LB: Eduardo Camavinga – 8/10
He didn’t put a foot wrong at the back and made two driving runs with the ball.
CM: Federico Valverde – 7/10
Valverde was a positive influence in both halves and was replaced in the 86th minute.
CM: Aurelien Tchouameni – 8.5/10
He anchored the midfield with conviction and managed to find the back of the net in the 21st minute.
CM: Toni Kroos – 8/10
Kroos was an influential presence at the centre of the park and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CAM: Jude Bellingham – 9.5/10
Bellingham caused all sorts of problems for the opposition defenders and ended the game with a goal and an assist to his name.
ST: Joselu – 9/10
He was a real threat inside the Girona penalty box and scored the opening goal in the 17th minute.
ST: Vinicius Jr. – 7/10
The Brazilian attacker made two decent chances in the final third and was replaced in the 67th minute.
Substitutes:
ST: Rodrygo – 6.5/10
He caused a few headaches for the opposition defenders.
CM: Dani Ceballos – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
RW: Brahim Diaz – N/A
RB: Lucas Vazquez – N/A