Player ratings for Real Madrid’s 5-1 triumph against Valencia at Santiago Bernabeu tonight.
Real Madrid hosted Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium earlier today to try to win La Liga on the road. Dani Carvajal gave Los Blancos the lead in the third minute. Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid led 2-0 at halftime as Vinicius Jr. extended their lead in the 42nd minute.
Vinicius Jr. scored again for Madrid in the 49th minute, and Rodrygo made it 4-0 a minute later. Hugo Duro scored a consolation goal for the visitors after Rodrygo scored Real Madrid’s fifth goal in the 84th minute. Real Madrid came out on top 5-1 at home.
Let’s analyze each Real Madrid player’s performance versus Valencia.
GK: Andriy Lunin (7/10).
After surrendering a late goal, Lunin will be disappointed despite his defensive saves.
RB Dani Carvajal: 8/10
He scored the first goal in the third minute and played effectively defensively.
CB: Nacho (6.5/10).
The Spaniard dodged danger and passed well.
CB: David Alaba (7/10).
Alaba played well in his half but would be upset not to keep a clean sheet.
LB: Ferland Mendy (7/10).
French left-back caught the attention at both ends.
Federico Valverde—7/10 CM
Valverde was substituted in the 59th minute after controlling the game.
7/10 Eduardo Camavinga, CM
A positive effect in the middle of the park, he distributed the ball well.
Toni Kroos (8/10)
Kroos anchored the middle and created two good chances in the final third. His efforts earned him an assist.
CAM: Brahim Diaz (7/10).
He had one good run but no goal.
ST: Rodrygo 10/10
Rodrygo caused Valencia defenders major issues and finished with two goals and two assists.
ST: Vinicius Jr. (9.5/10).
Brazilian star scored twice tonight with excellent runs with the ball.
Substitutes:
Luka Modric—6.5/10 CM
One nice run with the ball.
RB: Lucas Vazquez (6/10).
Vazquez had a good attacking opportunity.
LB Fran Garcia: 6.5/10
He earned an assist from the bench.