Real Madrid entertained Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium earlier today as they looked to secure maximum points in front of their home supporters. Los Blancos made an electric start to the game and got themselves in front in the ninth minute when Vinicius Junior scored with an excellent finish. However, Sergio Canales equalised for the visitors just eight minutes later with a low strike. Both teams went into the half-time break with a 1-1 scoreline.
Rodrygo scored the decisive second goal for Los Blancos in the 65th minute from close range. It was enough to give Real Madrid an impressive 2-1 victory at home.
Let’s take a look at how each Real Madrid player fared during the clash against Real Betis.
GK: Thibaut Courtois – 6.5/10
The Belgian keeper made a few decent saves at the back but won’t be happy after conceding an early goal.
RB: Dani Carvajal – 6.5/10
The Spaniard did his fair share of defending but provided very little in the final third.
CB: Eder Militao – 6.5/10
He kept things solid at the back for most of the game but could have passed the ball a bit better from the back.
CB: David Alaba – 6.5/10
Alaba was defensively solid but was a real threat going forward as well. He even created one good chance in the final third.
LB: Ferland Mendy – 7/10
Mendy earned the ball back a few times and had some lively moments in the opponent’s half.
CM: Luka Modric – 7.5/10
He anchored the midfield with conviction and managed to create a few inviting chances on the attacking end of the field.
CM: Aurelien Tchouameni – 8/10
Tchouameni offered decent protection for his teammates at the back and was quite lively in the final third.
CM: Eduardo Camavinga – 6.5/10
Camavinga showed flashes of what he is capable of during his time on the field.
RW: Rodrygo – 8/10
He netted the all-important second goal for Real Madrid in the second half and got replaced in the 79th minute.
ST: Karim Benzema – 7/10
Benzema created some decent chances for his teammates but failed to register a goal today.
LW: Vinicius Junior – 7.5/10
The Brazilian speedster made an excellent start to the game and scored an early goal with a superb finish. He was a constant menace down the left flank.
Substitutes:
CM: Federico Valverde – 7/10
He came off the bench and picked up an assist.
CM: Dani Ceballos – 6/10
Ceballos added more energy to Carlo Ancelotti’s midfield.
CM: Toni Kroos – 6/10
He made two good chances after coming on in the 79th minute.
CB: Antonio Rudiger – N/A
The German sensation hardly had any time to make an impact.
