Player Ratings: Real Madrid 2–0 Sevilla
Thibaut Courtois: 9
Five saves. Single-handedly kept the team afloat while his shambolic defense let him down all game.
Raúl Asencio: 6.5
Should not be deployed at right-back. Offered little to nothing going forward and looked uncomfortable in the role.
Antonio Rüdiger: 6
Overly aggressive, frequently out of position, and taking unnecessary gambles. Clearly out of form.
Dean Huijsen: 5
Cheap giveaways under pressure, slow defending the high line, and repeatedly conceded breaks. Too relaxed—and not in a good way.
Fran García: 5
Did get into a good goalscoring position in the first half, but was mostly a defensive liability. A vulnerable pairing with Huijsen on the left side.
Aurélien Tchouaméni: 7
Strong ball-winning in midfield, but too slow defending transitions and didn’t sufficiently shield the backline as a third center-back.
Arda Güler: 6.5
Struggled to impose himself. If he’s not the main playmaker as a No. 10, he has difficulty making his presence felt.
Jude Bellingham: 8.5
Phenomenal once again. Scored the game-winner with a ridiculous header. Also helped defend deep, escape pressure, and keep the ball moving fluidly in tight spaces.
Rodrygo Goes: 9
In red-hot form. Won a penalty, produced six key passes, registered an assist, and was unstoppable in the dribble.
Vinícius Jr.: 7.5
Bright dribbling in the first half and should have had an assist—his excellent pass to Mbappé went unfinished.
Kylian Mbappé: 7
A poor finishing night. Took nine shots without seriously threatening. Eventually got his goal from the penalty spot.
Substitutes
Eduardo Camavinga: 7
Strong ball-carrying and passing. Did commit a silly foul outside the box that could have been costly.
Gonzalo García: N/A
David Jiménez: N/A