Player Ratings: Real Madrid 2-1 Cadiz – 2022/23
Real Madrid take all three points and head into the World Cup break with a win thanks to a header from Eder Militao and a wonder-strike from Toni Kroos.
Eder Militao opened the scoring with a well-taken header in the first-half following a brilliant cross from Toni Kroos. The German then doubled Real Madrid’s lead after the break with a sensational volley from outside the box.
Lucas Perez scored a late consolation goal for Cadiz but Ancelotti’s men managed to hang on and secure all three points.
The result sees Madrid close the gap to two points behind Barcelona at the summit of the LaLiga table. The team will now break for the World Cup before they return to action on the 31st of December.
Player ratings:
Starting XI:
Thibaut Courtois: 6/10
Made a double save before conceding the late goal. Should’ve held the ball instead of parrying it for the initial shot which would’ve stopped him conceding.
Lucas Vazquez: 8/10
A surprise start ahead of Carvajal. The Spaniard put in a very good shift, especially in attack. Vazquez made a number of good crosses, provided width on the right flank and came close to scoring on one or two occasions.
Eder Militao: 9/10
Second successive match on the scoresheet. Eder defended brilliantly and topped things off with a goal, scoring Madrid’s opener with an excellent header.
David Alaba: 7/10
Alaba put in a solid shift at the back. The Austrian lacked pace at times but overall a decent display.
Ferland Mendy: 7/10
Fede Valverde: 7.5/10
Rodrygo Goes: 7/10
Vinicius Jr: 7.5/10
Substitutions:
Dani Ceballos: N/A – Came on to replace Rodrygo late on.
Eduardo Camavinga: N/A – Came on to replace Modric late on.
Nacho Fernandez: N/A – Came on to replace Vazquez late on.
