Player Ratings: Real Valladolid 0-2 Real Madrid – 2022/23
Real Madrid closed out the year with a win thanks to a Karim Benzema double.
Los Blancos put in a pretty poor display but managed to secure a 2-0 win against Real Valladolid at the Jose Zorrilla on Friday night thanks to Courtois’ heroics and Benzema’s brace.
The win sees Real Madrid overtake rivals Barcelona at the top of the league table but Xavi’s men face Espanyol on Saturday with the chance to go top.
Player ratings:
Starting XI:
Thibaut Courtois: 9/10
Another splendid display from the Belgian who singlehandedly kept his team in the game. A brilliant performance to close out a truly fantastic year.
Dani Carvajal: 5/10
Not one of Carvajal’s finest matches. The right-back was shaky in defence and offered nothing moving forward.
Antonio Rüdiger: 6/10
Used his pace to expertly recover the ball on multiple occasions. Not tested much throughout.
David Alaba: 5/10
Alaba didn’t have as much influence in the teams build-up as he usually does and looked suspect at the back at times. Not at his best.
Ferland Mendy: 6.5/10
Karim Benzema: 7/10
Vinicius Jr: 6.5/10
Substitutions:
Lucas Vazquez: 5/10 – Came on to replace Dani Carvajal.
Rodrygo Goes: 5/10 – Came on to replace Asensio.
Eduardo Camavinga: 7.5/10 – Came on to replace Dani Ceballos. The Frenchman provided a lot of pace and energy off the bench which helped Madrid get the game over the line. Provided Benzema with a brilliant assist.
Aurélien Tchouaméni: N/A – Came on to replace Valverde late on.
Luka Modric: N/A – Came on to replace Vinicius late on.
