PLAYER RATINGS AS REAL MADRID COMPLETE REMONTADA AGAINST PSG

 PLAYER RATINGS FROM REAL MADRID 3-1 PSG

-Shiven Roy

-Editor: Mitansh Kagalwala

Player Ratings from Real Madrid’s legendary comeback against PSG.

Photo Via: OneFootball (Android) [Adapted]

Class is permanent, and form is temporary. Real Madrid proved on a Wednesday Champions League night at the Bernabau, that they are experienced, motivated, confident and here to stay. Despite a recent dip in the Los Blancos’ form, they still stole a win from the jaws of defeat against PSG on Wednesday. A solid and energetic performance by the French team was undone by a 17-minute second half blitz from star player and veteran Karim Benzema sealing a legendary comeback and win for Ancelloti’s men.

Here's what we made of the Madrid side:

Thibaut Courtois (7.5/10): Courtois was successful in saving important shots on goal from Mbappe in the first half. He played an important role in ending a few dangerous PSG counter attacks, but will be disappointed that he was beaten at his near post for the opener.

Daniel Carvajal (5.5/10): The Spaniard didn’t play an effective defensive role, giving time and space to the fast Kylian Mbappe. However, he did seem more insistent in starting a few attacks and playing an offensive game. However, Ancelotti’s tactics meant that Carvajal left a lot of space behind for Nuno Mendes to run into when he marked Mbappe, increasing his troubles.

Eder Militao (7/10): Militao made some excellent interceptions. He was highly involved in the defense and gave Mbappe a strong challenge.

David Alaba (7/10): Alaba was confident in his duties at the heart of the defense. Alongside Militao, he made important interceptions and even prevented a goal scoring opportunity in the second half.

Nacho (6.5/10): The Real Madrid number 6 wasn’t as active through the game, considering most of the match was played on the opposite flank. From the few attacks made down his side from Hakimi, he did a good job in dealing with them.

Toni Kroos (7/10): The German’s first half was positive and he played well in defense and even made a few good passes. However, not much was seen of him before he was substituted for a pair of fresh legs.

Luka Modric (9/10): The Croatian has a golden legacy at Madrid. Luka Modric put up a performance that will be remembered. His play was key in the second goal and his interception and attack in that moment was phenomenal. A true indication of why the Croatian is one of the best midfielders to ever grace the game.

Fede Valverde (7.5/10): Valverde defended well and found good momentum as the game progressed. He held the midfield defensively, and provided much-needed balance to the middle of the park.

Marco Asensio (5/10): Asensio wasn’t having an impact on the game. With some loose touches and finishing, it wasn’t the Spaniards night. His failure to track back also afforded Nuno Mendes and Kylian Mbappe time and space on Real’s right flank.

Karim Benzema (9/10): The veteran Frenchman clearly showed Kylian Mbappe who the real boss is. He played a part in all 3 of the goal-scoring chances, and showed excellent clinical instincts to take them. With an excellent display, the Frenchman passed Raul to go 2nd in Real Madrid’s list of all time UCL scorers. (MOTM)

Vinicius Jr. (8/10): The Brazilian made a lot of attempts in the first half but they fell short. He had a couple of successful dribbles and was involved in the goals, and even bagged an assist.

Substitutions:

Rodrygo (7/10): Rodrygo had a positive impact on the game and attacked well to put PSG on the backfoot.

Lucas Vazquez (7/10): Vazquez managed to keep Mbappe at bay and had a good defensive performance.

Camavinga (7/10): Camavinga had a set of fresh legs coming in for Toni Kroos, having a good offensive performance, and kept Real in the game.



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