Player Ratings As Real Madrid Complete Late Comeback over Valencia

 PLAYER RATINGS

REAL MADRID 2-1 VALENCIA

Real Madrid Player Ratings

-Shiven Roy

-Editor: Mitansh Kagalwala

Photo Via: OneFootball

Ancelloti’s men came from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Valencia, putting them in top spot on the league table. This top of the table clash was a huge win for Los Blancos with clutch goals from Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr.

The following are the player ratings:

·       Thibaut Courtois – 7.5/10

The Belgian and former Chelsea keeper was not under much pressure during the match. However, he did show up during 2 to 3 dangerous attacks from Valencia’s strike force, by saving big chances that would have likely led to goals.

·       David Alaba – 8/10

The Austrian played well at the heart of the defense. He had a number of good defensive moments, saving Madrid from possible goal conceding outcomes.

·       Eder Militiao – 7.5/10

Militiao had a solid performance in the match. He made a smart move when he managed to slow down the fast-paced Guedes by making only slight contact so that he did not give away a penalty.

·       Dani Carvajal – 5.5/10

Did not have impact on the game, played only for 25 minutes before being taken off due to possible injury.

·       Nacho – 6/10

Nacho Fernandez did not have much influence on the game.

·       Casemiro – 5.5/10

Casemiro did not have much impact on the game, and did not play as well as Los Blancos are used to seeing him play. He gave away the ball a few times, and did not contribute much in the attack as well.

 

·     Luka Modric – 6.5/10

    Modric had have a fairly average game. He completed most of his passes and kept possession smartly when he had the ball. He was subbed off in the 70th minute.

·       Fede Valverde – 6.5/10

The Uruguayan started a few good moves in attack and was sharp with his passing.

·       Vinicius Junior – 9/10

The young and talented Brazilian has had a blistering start to La Liga, and has finally added an end product to his game. He gave his level best till the very end by scoring the equalizing goal and assisting the winning goal with a beautiful cross. He showed passion in all his runs and attacking movements.

·       Eden Hazard – 7.5/10

Hazard had a promising performance as well. He played some beautiful key passes in the game, and there seemed to be a good chemistry between him, Vinicius and Benzema.

·       Karim Benzema – 9/10

Karim Benzema came alive towards the end of the game, just when it was required. He assisted Vinicius Jr’s goal and scored the winner with a header.

 

Substitutes

·       Eduardo Camavinga – 8.5/10

After coming on, Camavinga played with passion, he changed the rhythm of the game with clean passes and good runs, continuing the new signing’s excellent start to life at the Bernabeu.

·       Lucas Vazquez – 5.5/10

Vazquez took some time to get a feel of the game, initially making some bad passes.

·       Rodrygo – 7.5/10

Just like Camavinga, Rodrygo also brought a lot of energy to the game, but picked up a yellow card.

·       Isco and Luca Jovic – 7/10

Both the players were subbed on late in the game and had fairly good performaces.

 

 

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