Real Madrid entertained Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure all three points at home in La Liga. Los Blancos made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
Kylian Mbappe finally opened the goal-scoring in the 67th minute before going on to score again from the penalty spot just eight minutes later. The match ended with Real Madrid earning an impressive 2-0 victory in front of their home supporters.
Let’s take a look at how each Real Madrid player performed during the clash against Real Betis.
GK: Thibaut Courtois – 7/10
The Belgian keeper made two good saves at the back and earned an important clean sheet tonight.
RB: Dani Carvajal – 6.5/10
He was full of energy and running on the right flank and performed his defensive duties well.
CB: Eder Militao – 7/10
Militao snuffed out the danger when needed and did enough to restrict the opposition from scoring.
CB: Antonio Rudiger – 8/10
The German centre-back was dominant in the air and produced a solid display on the defensive end of the pitch.
LB: Ferland Mendy – 7/10
Mendy hardly put a foot wrong defensively and put in a decent performance at left-back.
CM: Federico Valverde – 7.5/10
Valverde picked up a great assist for setting up Mbappe’s opener.
CM: Aurelien Tchouameni – 7/10
He anchored the midfield with conviction and retained possession well at the centre of the park.
CM: Dani Ceballos – 6.5/10
The Spaniard caught the eye at times but failed to make a difference in the final third.
RW: Rodrygo – 6.5/10
He engineered a few decent chances for others around him.
ST: Kylian Mbappe – 8/10
The French forward scored a brace in the second half which was enough for his team to emerge victorious from this game.
LW: Vinicius Jr. – 7/10
He was a constant menace in the final third and won the penalty which Mbappe scored in the 75th minute.
Substitutes:
CAM: Brahim Diaz – 7/10
He produced a bright cameo off the bench.
LB: Fran Garcia – 6/10
Garcia was solid at the back.
CM: Luka Modric – N/A
ST: Endrick – N/A
