Barcelona and Real Madrid faced each other in a Classic where, without any of them arriving in their best form, they went a long way. A goal after half an hour from Alaba and one in the last minutes from Lucas gave the Whites three points. Here are the notes of the meeting:
Courtois (7): He did not have any work in the first half, Barcelona did not shoot between sticks. He had the odd problem in a couple of ball outings. He led numerous cons against Madrid after winning aerial balls. He proved one more day that he is the fittest goalkeeper in the world. He ended up giving a scare with a possible injury. He conceded a goal in the 97th minute.
Lucas Vazquez (8): He was not one of those who stood out the most in the game, being a priori one of those who would have the most work with Jordi Alba and Ansu Fati on the left side. He contributed when he could in attack and was very serious in defense. He scored the 0-2 in the closing stages of the game after a very clear chance from Barcelona.
Praise (9): He started the game shy, especially when the ball was released, being one of the facets where he usually stands out the most. He scored Madrid’s first goal in a play where he stole in his area and ended up striking Ter Stegen with a powerful cross shot. He saved the team furniture just before the break by covering a shot from Ansu in the small area. Madrid has a new leader behind.
Militao (8): Very serious and forceful behind, he did not let Ansu Fati turn around on any occasion. Clean and uncomplicated ball delivery. It continues without improving in the anticipations, which from time to time give Madrid the odd scare. Perfect complement to Alaba.
Mendy (8): He returned from injury and in his second game as a starter he showed that he has returned in the same way that he left, very seriously behind, although with the occasional complication with the ball at his feet. He contributed in attack when the game began to break down and put high-quality balls.
Casemiro (7): The game started in the worst possible way, without tension, without intensity, losing balls that we are very little used to. As for his defensive tasks of 10, he reached all the covers, covered all kinds of shots, gradually returning to the Casemiro who made us all fall in love. He is still not physically well.
Kroos (8): The German one more day was the baton of Madrid, if Kroos is well, Madrid is well. He led the team at all times, he looked good physically and made several recoveries in his own field to launch Madrid against it.
Modric (7): He returned to amaze us all, at 36 he is still sweet, tireless, helping Benzema in the pressure at all times. Participative at all times both offensively and defensively.
Rodrygo (8): For many minutes he did not touch the ball, but as soon as he touched it, Alaba’s first goal came. Party of 10 in defense helping Lucas at all times in the internships that Barcelona raised with Ansu and Jordi Alba. He was changed at the beginning of the second half by Fede Valverde.
Benzema (8): He did not have his best day because he did not get in touch with the game as much as he would have liked, yet he left another day with more quality details than we are used to. He had the 0-2 in his boots in a very clear action inside the area.
Vinicius (9): He enjoys a unique moment of confidence, he dared with everything, he came down to receive, he faced, he was a constant threat to Barcelona. Without a doubt he was the best of the three tenors of Real Madrid. He only lacked the goal.
Valverde (6): He went out and contributed both up and down. Shifted to the right lane where he can not get all his football to shine, but the situation of the match asked him there for the few options that Ancelotti had on the bench for the situation. He suffered a blow that cost him his continuity in the game.
Asensio (SC)
Carvajal (SC)
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