Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1-1 Valencia (4-3) – Spanish Super Cup 2022/23

Real Madrid struggled, but ultimately defeated Valencia on penalties in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals on Wednesday night.

The game ended in a 1-1 draw after regular time and extra-time. Karim Benzema opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first-half. Los Blancos’ lead didn’t last long, with Samuel Lino’s strike cancelling out the Frenchman’s opener.

Carlo Ancelotti’s men will now face the winner of Barcelona vs Real Betis in Sunday’s final.

Player ratings:

Starting XI:

Thibaut Courtois: 9/10

Singlehandedly kept Real Madrid alive. The Belgian stopped numerous chances for Valencia in what was another game of shocking defending from Real Madrid. Saved Gaya’s penalty in the shootout to secure the win.

Lucas Vazquez: 4/10

At fault for Valencia’s equaliser. The Spaniard let Samuel Lino go unmarked at the back post and was below average throughout the game.

Eder Militao: 7.5/10

Real Madrid’s best player after Courtois. The Brazilian created the chance in which Benzema won the penalty with a wonderful raking pass. Came off after picking up a knock to his head.

Antonio Rüdiger: 6/10

Wasn’t tested too much throughout the game. The German did his job well with most of Madrid’s defensive issues coming down the flanks.

Nacho: 6/10

Karim Benzema: 5/10

Vinicius Jr: 4/10

Substitutions:

Luka Modric: 5/10 – Came on to replace the injured Camavinga. Looked fatigued since his introduction. Scored in the shootout.

Dani Carvajal: 5/10 – Came on to replace the injured Vazquez. Didn’t offer much since coming on.

Ferland Mendy: 5/10 – Came on to replace Militao. The Frenchman didn’t impact the game.

Marco Asensio: 5/10 – Came on to replace Rodrygo. The Spaniard had a decent chance to win the game in extra-time but his shot wasn’t powerful enough. Scored in the shootout.

Dani Ceballos: N/A – Came on to replace Valverde in extra-time.