Real Madrid entertained Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium earlier tonight as they looked to earn a win at home in La Liga. Los Blancos made a quick start to the game and managed to grab the lead in the 14th minute thanks to Federico Valverde’s effort. Carlo Ancelotti’s men controlled the game and went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
Vinicius Jr. doubled his team’s advantage in the 73rd minute as the Madrid giants secured a solid 2-0 win at the Bernabeu.
Let’s take a look at how each Real Madrid player fared during the match against Villarreal.
GK: Andriy Lunin – 7/10
Lunin made one good save at the back and earned an important clean sheet tonight.
RB: Dani Carvajal – 7.5/10
He performed his defensive duties well and made one decent chance going forward.
CB: Aurelien Tchouameni – 7/10
Tchouameni kept things solid inside his half for most of the game and did enough to secure the clean sheet.
CB: Antonio Rudiger – 7/10
He cleared the danger when he could and was accurate with his passing.
LB: Ferland Mendy – 7/10
Mendy earned the ball back twice but offered very little in the opponent’s half.
RW: Luka Modric – 7.5/10
He made a few inviting chances for others around him and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CM: Federico Valverde – 8.5/10
Valverde was a constant menace in the final third and was responsible for scoring the opener in the 14th minute.
CM: Eduardo Camavinga – 7/10
He anchored the midfield with conviction and made one decent chance in the Villarreal half.
LW: Jude Bellingham – 7/10
Bellingham managed to shine at times on the left flank but failed to register a goal.
ST: Kylian Mbappe – 6.5/10
He caused a few headaches for his marker and was replaced in the 70th minute.
ST: Vinicius Jr. – 8/10
The Brazilian talent was a constant menace in the final third and finally managed to score in the 73rd minute.
Substitutes:
CB: Eder Militao – 6.5/10
He kept things solid at the back.
ST: Rodrygo – 6/10
Rodrygo was tidy with his passing.
CAM: Arda Guler – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
RB: Lucas Vazquez – N/A
