Player Ratings: Real Madrid 6-1 Mallorca – 2021/22

A hat-trick from Marco Asensio, two goals from Karim Benzema and a late goal from Isco see Real Madrid cruise to a 6-1 win against Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabéu.

With plenty of rumours in the media over Asensio’s unhappiness with his playing time, the Spaniard proved a point with a brilliant hat-trick in his first start for the club this season. Karim Benzema bagged a brace, continuing his sensational start to the season with the second goal being his 200th in LaLiga for Real Madrid. Isco added a sixth goal for Real Madrid taking Los Blancos’ goal tally for the season to 21 goals – more than twice as many as any other side in the division. The win sees Real Madrid leapfrog rivals Atletico Madrid into top spot. Our player ratings:

Starting XI:

Thibaut Courtois: 7/10

A relatively quiet night for the Belgian. Courtois could do nothing to stop Kang In Lee’s goal.

Nacho: 7/10

Eder Militao: 7.5/10

A decent performance from the Brazilian. Eder looked a little sloppy during the opening exchanges but settled down as time went on.

David Alaba: 8/10

Alaba’s first start at the Bernabéu. The Austrian put in a solid performance and assisted Benzema for Real Madrid’s fifth goal of the night.

Miguel Gutiérrez: 8/10

Fede Valverde: 8/10

Eduardo Camavinga: 8/10

Camavinga’s first start since joining Real Madrid. The young Frenchman showed exactly why a plethora of Europe’s big clubs were after him, putting in a fantastic shift in midfield. Got a standing ovation as he was replaced on the hour mark.

Marco Asensio: 10/10

With rumours circulating this week that Asensio was unhappy with his playing time so far this season, the Spaniard was given his first start tonight. Asensio was sure to make it count, scoring a hat-trick against his former team and reminding everyone of the talent that he possesses. Sensational performance.

Rodrygo Goes: 8/10

Karim Benzema: 10/10

Vinicius Jr: 8/10

Antonio Blanco: 7/10 – Came on to replace Camavinga on the hour mark for his first minutes under Ancelotti. The Spaniard looked sharp and slotted in perfectly in the middle of the park.

Isco: 7/10 – Replaced Marco Asensio with 18 minutes to go. The Spaniard scored Real Madrid’s sixth goal and showed some silky touches on the ball.

Lucas Vazquez: 6/10 – Came on to replace Rodrygo. The Galician wasn’t very involved during his short time on the pitch.

Luka Jovic: N/A – Replaced Benzema with 10 minutes to go. The Serbian looked sharp and had a few decent opportunities to add to Real Madrid’s goal tally.

Sergio Santos: N/A – Replaced Nacho with 10 minutes to go. The young Spaniard came on for his debut.