Real Madrid vs Real Betis Player Ratings as Kylian Mbappe finally scores his first and second La Liga goal
Kylian Mbappe finally put his name on the score sheet when Real Madrid hosted Real Betis at Santiago Bernabeu. Both of the Frenchman’s goals were scored in the second half as both teams played leveled in the first 45 minutes. This result enabled Madrid to maintain the gap with Barcelona at the top with a four-point trail.
Real Madrid Player Ratings vs Real Betis
Goalkeeper
Thibaut Courtois (6.9/10): Committed numerous crucial saves to keep his team in control.
Defenders
Dani Carvajal (6.9/10): As usual, helped the attacking force by providing passes from the flank.
Eder Militao (6.8/10): Solid defending from the Brazilian and formed a compact partnership with Rudiger.
Antonio Rudiger (6.9/10): Showed his level in defending, his level of maturity was second to none.
Ferland Mendy (6.7/10): Dangerously attacked from the flank and gave Betis relentless pressure.
Midfielders
Aurelien Tchouameni (8.2/10): Bobbing and weaving in the midfield area, passing the ball around to keep the possessions.
Federico Valverde (8.1/10): Wandering off the midfield to link up the defense and the attacking force of the team.
Dani Ceballos (6.8/10): Helped Valverde to build up the attack from the midfield area.
Forwards
Rodrygo Goes (7.7/10): One of Madrid’s dangerous attackers, particularly in the first half.
Vinicius Junior (7.2/10): Provided threats for Betis with his penetration attempts and dribbles.
Kylian Mbappe (8.6/10): Finally got his name on the score sheet, not once but twice.
Substitutions
Brahim Diaz (7/10): Brought changes since he came on replacing Ceballos.
Fran Garcia (6.9/10): Surprisingly played well when replacing Mendy, and changed the wind of the game for Madrid.
Luka Modric (6.9/10): With the game likely in hand, Carlo Ancelotti put on Modric to keep the composure in the midfield.
Endrick (6.7/10): The Brazilian replaced another Brazilian in the team, Rodrygo, to add another dimension.
Real Betis vs Real Madrid Player Ratings
Goalkeeper
Rui Silva (6.9/10): Busy defending his net from conceding while Madrid attacked from various directions.
Defenders
Romain Perraud (7.3/10): Ran up and down the flank to help his team attack throughout the match.
Natan (6.7/10): Formed a fairly solid defense alongside Llorente.
Diego Llorente (6.8/10): Defended the area with all he could amid the siege of Madrid’s players.
Youssouf Sabaly (6.6/10): Multiple passes and dribble attempts he has done to break into the opponents’ area.
Midfielders
William Carvalho (6.7/10): Worked hand-in-hand with Fornals and Roca to deal with Madrid’s world-class midfielders.
Marc Roca (7.3/10): Real Madrid midfielders faced hard times dealing with him in the midfield.
Pablo Fornals (6.8/10): Played a hub role between the midfield and the front
Forwards
Abde Ezzalzouli (7.2/10): Played down the flank to press the opponents’ defenders with his pace and speed.
Rodri Sanchez (6.8/10): Brought options in Betis’ attacking plan on the right-hand side of the flank.
Aitor Ruibal (6.7/10): Had limited spaces to threaten Madrid’s defence area.
Substitutions
Johnny Cardoso (6.8/10): Carvalho made way for Cardoso in the second half for tactical reasons.
Vitor Roque (6.9/10): Came on with the hope of changes in terms of gameplay.
Assane Diao (6.7/10): Betis refused to surrender and opted to put on Diao with the hope of cutting the gap.
Juanmi (6.6/10): Betis kept pushing for a goal by putting on a striker.
Iker Losada (6.5/10): With the attacks intensified, Losada came in to keep the balance in the midfield.