Militao Gets 8.5, Mbappe With 8 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Solid Win Vs Espanyol

Real Madrid entertained Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium earlier today as they looked to secure a good result at home in La Liga. Los Blancos made a bright start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 22nd minute thanks to Eder Miltao’s effort. Xabi Alonso’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.

Kylian Mbappe doubled his team’s advantage in the 47th minute as the match finished with Real Madrid earning a solid 2-0 win at the Bernabeu.

Let’s take a look at how each Real Madrid player fared during the clash against Espanyol.

GK: Thibaut Courtois – 7/10

Courtois made one solid save at the back and secured an important clean sheet today.

RB: Dani Carvajal – 7.5/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.

CB: Raul Asencio – 7/10

Asencio cleared the danger when required and was tidy with his ball distribution.

CB: Eder Militao – 8.5/10

He was solid on the defensive end of the field and was a real threat at the other end as well. Militao scored the opener in the 22nd minute.

LB: Alvaro Carreras – 7.5/10

He gave a good account of himself defensively and was a threat going forward.

RM: Franco Mastantuono – 8/10

Mastantuono came back to defend when required and made a lot of good runs with the ball.

CM: Federico Valverde – 7.5/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

CM: Aurelien Tchouameni – 7/10

Tchouameni anchored the midfield well but struggled to impress in the opponent’s half.

LM: Vinicius Junior – 7.5/10

He was a constant menace in the final third and ended the game with an assist to his name.

ST: Kylian Mbappe – 8/10

Mbappe was a real threat up top and managed to double his side’s advantage early in the second half.

ST: Gonzalo Garcia – 6/10

He failed to catch the eye in the final third and was replaced at the hour mark.

Substitutes:

CAM: Arda Guler – 6.5/10

He made two key chances in the opponent’s half.

ST: Rodrygo – 6/10

Rodrygo failed to impress after coming off the bench.

RW: Brahim Diaz – 6/10

He struggled to get into the flow of the game.

CM: Jude Bellingham – N/A

CM: Eduardo Camavinga – N/A