Player Ratings: RB Leipzig 3-2 Real Madrid – 2022/23
The Champions League holders lose for the first time this season, falling to a 3-2 defeat to Leipzig on Tuesday at the Red Bull Arena.
It was a horrible start to the game for Los Blancos who found themselves 2-0 down after just 20 minutes of play.
Vinicius halved the deficit just before the break only for Timo Werner to come off the bench and seal the win for the hosts in the 81st minute. Rodrygo won and converted a penalty in stoppage time but it was too little too late for Ancelotti’s men.
Despite the result, Real Madrid remain top of the group on 10 points, with Leipzig now just a point behind.
Player ratings:
Starting XI:
Thibaut Courtois: 5/10
Not much he could do to stop any of Leipzig’s goals. The Belgian wasn’t helped by his teammates who defended horribly.
Lucas Vazquez: 4/10
Offered very little in both defence and attack.
Eder Militao: 5/10
Found himself overwhelmed with the amount runs Leipzig were making. A night to forget for the Brazilian.
Nacho: 5/10
Rodrygo Goes: 5/10
Vinicius Jr: 6/10
Substitutions:
Dani Carvajal: 6/10 – Came on to replace Vazquez as Ancelotti looked to shore things at the back.
David Alaba: 6/10 – Came on to replace Nacho. It was clear from tonight’s performance just how important the Austrian is to Real Madrid’s backline.
Eden Hazard: 6/10 – Came on to replace Toni Kroos. The Belgian looked positive since his introduction.
