Fran Garcia held onto the ball a bit too long at times and his deliveries weren’t exactly on point.
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1-0 Mallorca – 2023/24
Player ratings:
Starting XI:
Andriy Lunin: 6/10
Started ahead of Kepa once again. The Ukrainian had a quiet game but looked a little helpless when the ball struck his woodwork on two occasions.
Dani Carvajal: 7/10
Back in the starting line-up after missing a few games through injury. The Spaniard put in a solid shift and provided the width his team needed.
Antonio Rüdiger: 8/10
Scored the all-important winner with a brilliant header. The German was solid as ever at the back and is he having an excellent season.
Aurélien Tchouaméni: 7/10
With Nacho suspended and Militão and Alaba out for a considerable period of time, Tchouaméni had to partner Rüdiger in defence. The Frenchman was rarely tested and was excellent at playing the ball out of the back.
Fran Garcia: 6/10
Rodrygo Goes: 6/10
Substitutions:
Brahim Diaz: 6/10 – Came on to replace Vinicius. The Spaniard was lively but missed a glaring opportunity to give his side the lead.
Joselu: 6/10 – Came on to replace Toni Kroos. The Spaniard helped Madrid create more danger in attack.
Lucas Vazquez: N/A – Came on to replace Rodrygo late on.
Dani Ceballos: N/A – Came on to replace Luka Modric late on.
