Real Madrid got the better of city rivals Atletico Madrid on Sunday evening, as they secured a 3-2 victory at the Bernabeu after goals from Vinicius Junior (x2) and Fede Valverde.
Andriy Lunin – 7
He was rather busy, and although he was beaten twice, he made the saves that were expected of him.
Dani Carvajal – 6
Fortunate not to concede a penalty in the opening minutes for a challenge on Marcos Llorente, which summed up a difficult performance for the Real Madrid captain.
Antonio Rudiger – 6.5
Atleti did not pose much of a threat down the middle of the park, but Rudiger dealt with what came his way.
Dean Huijsen – 7
He’s slowly returning to his best version. He was largely dominant, although he could have done better for Atlet’s first goal.
Fran Garcia – 6
Struggled up against Atleti’s rampaging right side of Llorente and Giuliano Simeone.
Fede Valverde – 7
He continued his excellent goalscoring form in the second half, after he came so close in the first. His night turned when he was sent off for a challenge on Alex Baena, although Real Madrid were able to hang on for the victory.
Aurelien Tchouameni – 7
Atleti barely threatened down the middle of the pitch, and that was largely due to Tchouameni’s influence. Once again, he was impressive.
Thiago Pitarch – 6.5
Did a power of work, so it was no surprise that he was taken off relatively early in the second half.
Arda Guler – 6.5
Impressive performance from Guler, who will need to be at his best going forward in order to keep his place in the line-up, now that Jude Bellingham is back.
Brahim Diaz – 7
Won the penalty for Real Madrid’s first goal, and on the whole, his performance justified the decision for him to start over Kylian Mbappe.
Vinicius Junior – 8.5
Once again, he is decisive. Scored from the penalty spot to equalise at 1-1, before firing home the winning goal late on. Real Madrid would be in a much worse position than they are right now had they not had their number 7.
Substitutes
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 6.5
Provided the assist for Vinicius’ winning goal.
Kylian Mbappe – 6
Looked sharp when he came on.
Eduardo Camavinga – 6
Worked hard.
Jude Bellingham – 6
His first appearance in almost two months, he sought to help Real Madrid manage the match late on.
Alvaro Carreras – N/A
Came on late as cover after Valverde’s red card.
Rudiger did a better job than to gdt a 6.5. At least he was better defensively than Huijsen, especially after the red card.. Carvajal was steady defensively and made good forays forward. Should have had an assist to his name.
THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN RM OPENS BOTH SIDES.SINCE THEY USE THE RIGHT WING MORE THE GAME OPENS MORE WITH MORE CHANCES OF SCORING .THIS IS WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN DOING.
ALSO CONFUSES THE OPPOSITION DEFENCE.
INSTEAD OF THE USUAL PASS TO VINI LET HIM GET THROUGH THE DEFENCE & pass to Mbappe!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everybody else pass to Mbappe!!!!!
HALA MADRID
Thrilling derby! Real Madrid edged it thanks to Vinícius Júnior’s brilliance — the ratings reflect just how decisive he was.