A decent performance from the timeless Croatian who was sound with his passing and always looked to feed the attackers. Came off to another standing ovation.
Player Ratings: Villarreal 4-4 Real Madrid – 2023/24
First-half goals from Joselu and Lucas Vazquez, along with a brace from Arda Güler, gave Real Madrid a commanding 4-1 lead at halftime. However, a stunning second-half comeback allowed the hosts to secure a memorable 4-4 draw on Sunday evening.
Alexander Sorloth scored all four of Villarreal’s goals which ensured the sides remained level, leaving Madrid to return home with just one point.
Los Blancos will face Real Betis in their final LaLiga game of the season on Saturday.
Player ratings:
Starting XI:
Andriy Lunin: 6/10
Conceded four goals but can’t really be blamed for any of them. The Ukrainian was let down by some shocking defending in the second half.
Lucas Vazquez: 8/10
A very good attacking display from the Galician who scored a goal and registered two assists.
Antonio Rüdiger: 6/10
Rüdiger started off the game well but was shell-shocked in the second half. Made a crucial block to deny Sorloth a winner late on.
Eder Militão: 4/10
A horror show for the Brazilian in the second half. Militão couldn’t get anywhere close to Sorloth and does not look ready to start the Champions League final.
Fran Garcia: 5/10
Joselu: 7/10
Substitutions:
Eduardo Camavinga: 6.5/10 – Came on to replace Fede Valverde.
Nacho Fernandez: 6.5/10 – Came on to replace Eder Militão.
Rodrygo Goes: 6.5/10 – Came on to replace Brahim Diaz.
Mario Martin: N/A – Came on to replace Luka Modric late on.
