Real Madrid were defeated 4-2 by Benfica at the Estadio da Luz, with Kylian Mbappe’s brace no enough for a Champions League victory for Alvaro Arbeloa’s side.
Thibaut Courtois – 7.5
Had it not been for him, Real Madrid would have hammered in Lisbon. He made a number of important saves, including one at full stretch in the first half.
Fede Valverde – 6
Found it very difficult up against Benfica’s Andreas Schjelderup, who terrorised him for most of the night.
Raul Asencio – 6
Delivered a wonderful assist for Mbappe’s first goal, but struggled defensively and was later sent off for two bookable offences.
Dean Huijsen – 5.5
He was good at the weekend, but this was a return to his poor form over the last few months. It would be no surprise to see him dropped in the coming weeks.
Alvaro Carreras – 5.5
His return to Benfica was not a happy one. He struggled in defence and made no difference in attack.
Aurelien Tchouameni – 5
Gave away the penalty that allowed Benfica to take the lead, for which he was lucky not to be shown a second yellow card. He was taken off early in the second half.
Arda Guler – 6.5
Tried his best, and got the assist for Mbappe’s second goal.
Jude Bellingham – 6
Bellingham’s difficult run of form continues. He cannot seem to make an impact in attack, while he was off-colour in the centre of the park too.
Franco Mastantuono – 6
Ineffective performance from the teenager, who was replaced early in the second half.
Kylian Mbappe – 7
Scored twice, and was once again Real Madrid’s biggest goal threat.
Vinicius Junior – 6
Benfica did well to nullify his threat.
Substitutes
Eduardo Camavinga – 6
Could not make a difference after replacing Tchouameni.
Rodrygo – 5.5
Sent off late on for dissent.
David Alaba – 6
More minutes in the tank for the returning defender.
Jorge Cestero – 6
A first Champions League appearance for the La Fabrica graduate.
Brahim Diaz – 6
Had no effect off the bench.
The effectiveness of the forward defensive press, as Arbelo warned, was the difference in this match; Madrid looked stunned and unable to cope with the pressure, throughout the game and allowed Mourinho and Benfica to jump out with winning momentum they never relinquished.