Real Madrid welcomed Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium earlier tonight as they focused on securing all three points at home in La Liga. Los Blancos made a good start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
The visitors took a shock lead in the 54th minute when Thibaut Courtois scored an unfortunate own goal. However, Dani Carvajal equalised for Los Blancos just four minutes later before Rodrygo completed the turnaround when he scored in the 75th minute. Vinicius Jr. got his name on the scoresheet as well just three minutes later. Kylian Mbappe added another goal from the penalty spot in the 90th minute as Real Madrid cruised to an impressive 4-1 victory in front of their home supporters.
Let’s take a look at how each Real Madrid player performed during the match against Espanyol.
GK: Thibaut Courtois – 6/10
Courtois didn’t have a save to make in the game and scored an unfortunate own goal in the second half.
RB: Dani Carvajal – 7/10
He earned the ball back twice and managed to equalise for Real Madrid in the 58th minute.
CB: Eder Militao – 7/10
Militao kept things solid at the back for most of the game and was good on the ball as well.
CB: Aurelien Tchouameni – 7/10
He did what was required of him defensively and was accurate with his ball distribution.
LB: Fran Garcia – 7/10
Garcia managed to shine at times on both halves and was not shy of having a strike at goal.
CM: Federico Valverde – 7/10
Valverde anchored the midfield well but offered very little in the final third.
CM: Luka Modric – 8/10
He managed to create a lot of inviting chances for his teammates to find the back of the net.
RW: Arda Guler – 7/10
Guler caused a lot of headaches for the opposition defenders and was replaced early in the second half.
CAM: Jude Bellingham – 7.5/10
He was a real menace in the Espanyol half but there was no goal for him.
LW: Rodrygo – 8/10
Rodrygo was a constant threat on the left flank and managed to score in the 75th minute.
ST: Kylian Mbappe – 8.5/10
The French striker created a lot of chaos in and around the opponent’s penalty area and ended the game with a goal and an assist to his name.
Substitutes:
LW: Vinicius Jr. – 7.5/10
He came on and scored a goal. Vinicius Jr. has also got an asssist to his name.
RB: Lucas Vazquez – 7/10
Vazquez created some meaningful chances for others around him.
CB: Antonio Rudiger – N/A
ST: Endrick – N/A
