Player Ratings: Rayo Vallecano 3-2 Real Madrid – 2022/23

Real Madrid suffer their first defeat in LaLiga this season, losing 3-2 to an excellent Rayo Vallecano side at the Vallecas Stadium.

After an early goal from Rayo, goals from Luka Modric and Eder Militao turned the game around for Real Madrid. The away sides lead lasted for just five minutes with the home side equalising just before the break.

Things went from bad to worse for Ancelotti’s men in the second-half. Despite Courtois saving Oscar Trejo’s first attempt, a retake was ordered as Carvajal was inside the box before the ball was kicked. The Belgian guessed the right way again, but Trejo’s kick squeezed in.

Real Madrid couldn’t find an answer to the Rayo penalty, registering zero shots on target in the second-half. The result means Barcelona stay top of LaLiga two points clear of Los Blancos.

Player ratings:

Starting XI:

Thibaut Courtois: 4/10

Should have done better for the first two goals that Rayo scored, especially the second one. Saved Trejo’s initial penalty but it ended up being retaken because Carvajal entered the box before the spot kick was taken.

Dani Carvajal: 2/10

Shocking performance from the Spaniard who wasn’t at the races at all tonight. Gave away the penalty that cost Real Madrid the game and was the reason it had to be retaken.

Eder Militao: 7/10

Scored Real Madrid’s second goal of the game and made a few crucial interceptions to keep Rayo at bay. Could’ve easily been 4 or 5 for Rayo without the Brazilian.

David Alaba: 5/10

Not much to say about the Austrian’s performance. The former Bayern man should use his leadership to better organise his backline.

Ferland Mendy: 5/10

Rodrygo Goes: 3/10

Vinicius Jr: 3/10

Substitutions:

Eduardo Camavinga: 5/10 – Came on to replace Tchouameni. The Frenchman had no impact on the game.

Mariano Diaz: N/A – Came on to replace Modric late on.

Nacho Fernandez: N/A – Came on to replace Mendy late on.

Lucas Vazquez: N/A – Came on to replace Dani Carvajal late on.