Atletico Madrid 5-2 Real Madrid player ratings: Defensive disaster at the Metropolitano | OneFootball

Real Madrid went down to their first defeat of the season on Saturday, losing 5-2 to city rivals Atletico Madrid. Here’s how their players fared at the RiyadhAir Metropolitano.

Player ratings

Thibaut Courtois – 6

Conceded four times, although he could do little about any of them. Also made a couple of important saves in the second half.

Dani Carvajal – 5

Not at his best, as Atleti found a fair portion of joy down Real Madrid’s right flank.

Eder Militao – 6.5

It’s telling that Real Madrid’s struggles intensified when Militao went off. Made a brilliant last man challenge on Alexander Sorloth inside the opening minutes, which led to the injury that forced him off at half time.

Dean Huijsen – 5

Struggled in his first Madrid derby, especially when Militao went off. Looked overawed at the occasion, and especially the atmosphere generated by the home supporters.

Alvaro Carreras – 5.5

His worst match as a Real Madrid player. Really struggled defensively, and did little going forward.

Aurelien Tchouameni – 6

Atleti’s midfield duo had the beating of him for much of the proceedings.

Federico Valverde – 5.5

Another one that struggled with Atleti’s intensity, especially in the second half. Conceded possession in the lead-up to the hosts’ fifth of the afternoon.

Arda Guler – 7

Real Madrid’s brightest spark in midfield, scored one and assisted another. However, he did give away the penalty that allowed Atleti to go 3-2 up.

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Jude Bellingham – 6.5

Could not make the desired impact on his first start of the season.

Vinicius Junior – 6.5

Did brilliantly to set up Guler for Real Madrid’s second goal, but aside of that, he has largely ineffective.

Kylian Mbappe – 7

Scored a typical Mbappe goal to drag Real Madrid level in the first half, with what turned out to be his only shot of the match.

Substitutes

Raul Asencio – 5

His struggles since Xabi Alonso’s arrival continued. Julian Alvarez had the beating of him on several occasions, including in the incident that led to him being yellow-carded.

Eduardo Camavinga – 6.5

Encouraging cameo performance from the midfielder on his third appearance since returning from injury.

Franco Mastantuono – 6

Perhaps hard done by not to start, showed flashes when subbed on.

Rodrygo Goes – 6.5

Looked dangerous in attack, unlike many of his teammates.

Gonzalo Garcia – 6

Little time to make an impact.