PLAYER RATINGS FROM REAL MADRID'S HUGE CLASH AGAINST PSG

 PLAYER RATINGS FROM PSG 1-0 REAL MADRID

-Shiven Roy

-Editor: Mitansh Kagalwala

Photo Via: www.marca.com


Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid faced PSG in the Round Of 16 in the UCL in a blockbuster clash at the Parc Des Princes. Carlo Ancelotti set up the men in white to play for a draw; to contain the dangerous Parisiens. Los Blancos almost succeeded, but a late winner from the dangerous Kylian Mbappe gave PSG the lead going into the second leg. The majority of the game was played in Madrid’s defensive half, where a number of blue shirts tried time and time again to convert, only to be denied by a brilliant Thibaut Courtois. Ancelotti’s men played a contained game with barely any bright moments, and an overall passive tone to their play.

PLAYER RATINGS:

Thibaut Cortouis (9/10): If not for the Belgian, Madrid would’ve conceded several more goals. Cortouis was outstanding throughout the game making a few fine saves and then stopping a Lionel Messi penalty. He was Madrid’s best performer for the night.

Daniel Carvajal (5/10): The Spaniard had a difficult time in the game, who had a difficult time against a fast and energetic Kylian Mbappe.

Eder Militiao (7.5/10): Militao made quite a few interceptions and was solid throughout the game. He did however, pick up a yellow card.

David Alaba (7/10): Alaba was key in nipping a few PSG attacks in the bud, and was put under pressure by the relentless PSG attack throughout.

Ferland Mendy (6/10): Mendy did not face as many 1v1s down his side, as a lot of the game was being played down the other side. However, he did seem shaky when pressed.

Casemiro (6.5/10): The Brazilian made some key tackles and interceptions, but also picked up his customary yellow card, which arguably should have been a red.

Luka Modric (6/10): The Madrid veteran performed well in defense but didn’t have that bright of a passing and attacking game, like he usually does.

Toni Kroos (6/10): The German Sniper almost landed a long shot on target in what would’ve been a beautiful goal. Otherwise, he didn’t have much of attacking play to be involved in.

Marco Asensio (5.5/10): Asensio wasn’t really seen in the game for the most part. He didn’t prove much with the ball.

Vinicius Jr. (5.5/10): The Brazilian had an absolutely contrary game to how he usually plays. He wasn’t seen and when he got the ball, rarely, he tried an attack which didn’t succeed. A victim of the tactics as much as his own performance. 

Karim Benzema (5.5/10): Benzema was clearly struggling with his injury and was unfit. There wasn’t much he could provide, and was plagued by a lack of service.

 

Substitutes:

Lucas Vazquez (5/10): Coming on in the 71st minute as a substitute for Carvajal, he too wasn't at par with Mbappe.

Rodrygo (5/10): Came on for Asensio in the 71st minute but did not have much impact.

Other Substitutions: Eden Hazard, Fede Valverde, Gareth Bale.


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