Real Madrid vs Villarreal Player Ratings as Los Blancos returns to winning ways with 2-0 home win.

Real Madrid claimed all three points in the La Liga 2024-25 fixture against Villarreal on Saturday evening, hosting the yellow submarines at the Santiago Bernabeu. This exhilarating 2-0 victory marks their return to winning ways, after enduring a 1-1 draw against city rivals Atletico Madrid and a narrow 1-0 defeat to Losc Lille in the UEFA Champions League.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side were clinical in taking their chances, with two stunning goals from Federico Valverde and Vinicius jr making sure the hosts their sixth league win of the season with 21 points in 9 league games so far. Meanwhile, for the visitors it was only their second loss in the league during the campaign despite brave gameplay they were unable to get anything out of the game.

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs Villarreal

Goalkeeper

Andriy Lunin (7/10)

The last season’s standout shot-stopper made his first La Liga start of the season to replace injured Thibaut Courtois and did quite well in between the sticks. enjoying clean sheet.

Defenders

Daniel Carvajal (7.5/10)

He operated high on the flanks fulfilling his attacking and defensive responsibilities brilliantly. He was undoubtedly among the best players in the game. Unfortunately, he left the pitch on a stretcher due to injury.

Aurélien Tchouaméni (7.5/10)

The French slotted into the back-four as the makeshift centre-back replacing Eder Millitao and dropped a phenomenal performance helping the team to keep a clean sheet.

Antonio Rüdiger (7/10)

Another brilliant outing from the German defender, alongside Tchouameni he formed a formidable defensive pair to cause major troubles for the Villarreal attackers.

Ferland Mendy (7/10)

He was excellent with his contributions in the attack playing ample final third balls and remaining solid in defining actions such as ball recovering, interception and blocks.

Midfielders

Luka Modric (7.5/10)

Modric’s class was on display as well, the veteran midfielder played a commanding role in the midfield guiding the team and providing an assist to Valverde to break the deadlock through the corner.

Eduardo Camavinga (7.5/10)

The French midfielder marked his return from injury against Lille during midweek. Subsequently started the game by securing his first La Liga appearance of the season and was impressive.

Jude Bellingham (7/10)

Although he could not get his name on the scoresheet like the previous season, Bellingham was vital playing on the left side of midfield occupying the half spaces and delivering several final third balls to his teammate.

Federico Valverde (8.5/10)

The man of the match-worthy performance from Valverde started off with the firing shot from a distance on a well-worked set-piece to break the deadlock. He assisted Vinicius Jr for the second and even created three big chances.

Forwards

Kylian Mbappe (6.5/10)

Kylian Mbappe tried hard to add goals to his game and even dropped deep into the midfield to help out the team in build, however, it was a poor game as per his elite standards.

Vinicius Junior (8/10)

Operating on the extreme left flank, Vinicius stepped up for the Los Blancos by scoring another superb goal courtesy top-class finish from outside of the box to bag his fourth league goal of the season.

Substitutes

Eder Millitao ( 6/10)

Rodrygo (6/10)

Arda Guler (6.5/10)

Lucas Vazquez (N/A)

Manager

Carlo Ancelloti (8/10)

Carlo Ancelotti steered his side to restore their confidence with a much-needed win after two disappointing outings, tactical wise they were the superior but relied on their strengths to outclass visiting Villarreal.

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Villarreal Player Ratings vs Real Madrid

Goalkeeper

Diego Conde (5/10)

It was probably the poorest outing for the 25-year-old Villarreal keeper conceding two goals and wasn’t impressive in the goal at all.

Defenders

Kiko (6/10)

He did well to stop the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius in the initial minutes and it would be fair to claim he didn’t allow the Madrid players to create problems.

Raúl Albiol (6/10)

A poor performance from one the most experienced players on the pitch tonight, Albiol was only involved in several defensive actions but was overall ineffective.

Logan Costa (6/10)

Costa also didn’t have much of an impact in the backline with just two blocks and a single interception throughout the game.

Sergi Cardona (7/10)

One of a few names of Villarreal who managed to impress with his performance, he was very much involved in both attacks and defence on the right hand of defence.

Midfielders

Pape Gueye (6.5/10)

The Senegalese midfielder was all over the field thanks to his excellent work rate, he was greatly involved in buildups and also helped his team in defence.

Daniel Parejo (6/10)

A lot more was expected from Dani Parejo in the game, especially considering the quality of creative play in the midfield. Besides, several long balls he failed to create any key chances.

Santi Comesana (6/10)

He was solid in defensive aspects within his duals and tackles and mainly functioned on the far right channels of the pitch

Forwards

Nicolas Pépé (7/10)

The former Arsenal attacker had five shots in the game but lacked clinical ness in front goals despite coming into key areas inside Real Madrid’s 18 yard- box

Thierno Barry (6/10)

His presence in the attack was nullified by the Madrid defence, he was not given enough freedom from the opposition to cause any significant trouble and eventually failed to score.

Álex Baena (6/10)

Baena was threatful with his long balls and crosses, often finding his teammates near Madrid’s goalpost created two key chances and even had shot on target.

Substitutes

Eric Bailly (6/10)

Ilias Akhomach (6/10)

Yéremi Pino (6.5/10)

Ramon Terrats (6/10)

Juan Bernat (6.5/10)

Manager

Marcelino García Toral (6.5/10)

The Spaniard has led the Yellow Submarines to an excellent start in La Liga in terms of points they are only behind the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona. Toral’s side did well to put up a fight but Real Madrid’s quality and individual flashes of brilliance made the difference.

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