Real Madrid faced off against Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica earlier today as they looked to earn a good result away from home. Los Blancos made a solid start to the game and managed to get to the half-time break with a goalless scoreline.
The Madrid giants made a sloppy start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 47th minute when Yeremy Pino found the back of the net for the home team. Karim Benzema equalised for Los Blancos at the hour mark as he managed to successfully convert his penalty. However, Gerard Moreno restored Villarreal’s lead just three minutes later from the penalty spot as the Madrid giants crashed to a 2-1 loss on the road.
Let’s take a look at how each Real Madrid player performed during the match against Villarreal.
GK: Thibaut Courtois – 7/10
The Belgian international made a couple of solid saves at the back but won’t be happy after conceding two goals this evening.
RB: Eder Militao – 6.5/10
Militao tried his best to keep things solid at the back and was good on the ball as well.
CB: Antonio Rudiger – 6.5/10
The German centre-back performed his defensive duties well and was a threat in the final third.
CB: David Alaba – 6/10
Alaba cleared the danger when needed and was accurate when distributing the ball from the ball. However, he will be disappointed after shipping in a couple of goals in the second half.
LB: Ferland Mendy – 6/10
The French talent made one good run with the ball but offered very little in the final third.
CM: Toni Kroos – 7/10
Kroos engineered some inviting chances in the final third and offered decent protection for his teammates at the back.
CM: Aurelien Tchouameni – 6/10
He struggled to get into the flow of the game and produced a lackluster display at the centre of the park.
CM: Luka Modric – 6/10
Modric failed to make an impact at both ends of the field. He got substituted in the 69th minute.
RW: Federico Valverde – 7/10
He worked hard at both ends of the field and was accurate with his passing.
ST: Karim Benzema – 7/10
Benzema kept his composure and converted his penalty in the 60th minute. However, he has a quiet game otherwise in the final third.
LW: Vinicius Junior – 6.5/10
He was a constant menace on the attacking end of the field but failed to score or assist a goal.
Substitutes:
ST: Rodrygo – 6/10
He was a threat up top but struggled to take any of his chances.
RB: Lucas Vazquez – 6/10
The Spaniard made one key chance in the opponent’s half.
CM: Eduardo Camavinga – 6.5/10
Camaginga engineered one good chance going forward.
RW: Marco Asensio – N/A
He hardly had any time to make an impact.
