Real Madrid faced off against Barcelona at the Nou Camp earlier today as they looked to secure a good result on the road. Los Blancos made a poor start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the sixth-minute when Ilkay Gundogan found the back of the net. The Madrid giants went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.
Jude Bellingham equalised for the visitors in the 68th minute before going on to score a dramatic winning goal in injury-time. The contest finished with Los Blancos earning a narrow 2-1 win on their travels.
Let’s take a look at how each Real Madrid player fared during the match against Barcelona.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6.5/10
The Spanish keeper made two important saves at the back and did enough to limit the opposition to just one goal.
RB: Dani Carvajal – 6.5/10
He got stuck in with some solid tackles but offered very little going forward.
CB: David Alaba – 7/10
Alaba dealt with the danger when needed and was a good presence on the ball.
CB: Antonio Rudiger – 7/10
He kept things solid at the back for most of the game and was a threat going forward.
LB: Ferland Mendy – 6/10
The French talent struggled to get a foothold in the game and was replaced in the 51st minute.
CDM: Aurelien Tchouameni – 7/10
He anchored the midfield well and made a few crucial interceptions inside his half.
CM: Federico Valverde – 7/10
Valverde did his fair share of defending and was a positive influence in the Barcelona half.
CM: Toni Kroos – 7/10
The German sensation managed to create a couple of decent chances for others around him. However, Kroos got replaced after the hour mark.
CAM: Jude Bellingham – 8.5/10
Bellingham scored two goals in the second half to make the difference in this Clasico. He deserves to be named the man of the match.
ST: Rodrygo – 6/10
Rodrygo struggled to threaten the opponent’s goal and was replaced after the hour mark.
ST: Vinicius Jr. – 6.5/10
He had a few bright moments in the game but failed to register a goal today.
Substitutes:
LB: Eduardo Camavinga – 7/10
He made a positive impact off the bench.
CM: Luka Modric – 6/10
Modric engineered one key chance from midfield.
ST: Joselu – 6.5/10
He made one good run with the ball.
RB: Lucas Vazquez – N/A
