Real Madrid triumphed over Atletico Madrid 3-2 in El Derbi, overcoming an early setback and a red card for Fede Valverde. This victory keeps Madrid close behind Barcelona in the La Liga title race.
Here are the player ratings from the match, with Vinicius Junior shining as Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe returned from injury in the second half.
GK Andriy Lunin, 7.0
Andriy Lunin made several important saves but could not stop the goals scored by Atletico Madrid.
LB Fran Garcia, 6.0
Fran Garcia performed reasonably well. While not very technically skilled, his effort was sufficient for Real Madrid’s needs.
CB Dean Huijsen, 6.5
Huijsen was effective with his ball control and passing, helping to maintain possession. However, he needs to engage more defensively to solidify his position as a starter.
CB Antonio Rudiger, 6.0
Rudiger’s performance was decent but not his best. He could have defended better on the cross that led to the first goal, although he was strong with the ball.
RB Dani Carvajal, 6.5
Carvajal was solid overall. He created chances, but had a few defensive lapses that could have been costly.
DM Aurelien Tchouameni, 7.5
Tchouameni consistently showed his quality, making important tackles and also contributing to the attack effectively.
CM Thiago Pitarch, 6.5
Pitarch displayed maturity in directing his teammates. He remained composed, and his next step is to convert his passes into more scoring opportunities.
CM Fede Valverde, 7.5
Valverde almost scored a spectacular goal, hitting the post, but redeemed himself with a breakaway goal after winning the ball. His red card was unfortunate but avoidable.
AM Arda Guler, 7.0
Guler showed effort and skill in passing. Although he might struggle against tough opponents, his technical ability and vision make him a valuable player.
FW Vinicius Junior, 8.0
Vinicius scored a powerful penalty and added the winning goal with a well-placed shot, constantly threatening the Atletico defense.
FW Brahim Diaz, 7.5
Diaz had a solid game, excelling in tight situations and creating chances for the team. With injuries to Rodrygo Goes and Kylian Mbappe, he has stepped up significantly.
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