Actual Madrid had been spectacular in a 6-1 thumping of AS Monaco within the Champions League, a consequence and efficiency to kickstart the Alvaro Arbeloa period.
Thibaut Courtois – 5
Made two or three good saves within the first half, however shares the blame with Dani Ceballos for AS Monaco’s solely objective, with a weird move with an excessive amount of tempo in his personal field.
Fede Valverde – 8
It’s true that Monaco acquired in a few instances down his aspect within the first half, however Valverde’s swift considering layed on a pleasant opener for Kylian Mbappe, and he did the identical for Jude Bellingham within the second half. Attribute of a efficiency the place he was squeezed Monaco within the second half, and performed ahead properly.
Raul Roast – 5
Discovered himself chasing Folarin Balogun and Aleksandr Golovin within the first half, with Actual Madrid trying shaky on the again. Withdrawn on the half.
Dean Huijsen – 7
One thing like his greatest within the second half. Stepped in expertly to assist setup Franco Mastantuono’s objective, after shaky moments within the first interval. Grew as the sport went on.
Eduardo Camavinga – 8
Magnes Akliouche had little pleasure on his aspect, and he may nearly have this score for his genius flick within the build-up to Actual Madrid’s second. His fast toes opened it up, and led to a decisive objective. The Frenchman was in any other case competent.
Jude Bellingham – 7
Most likely the least showy of their attacking abilities, Bellingham was workman-like in midfield for a lot of the sport. As issues opened up, he started to get extra pleasure and house, as proven by his very properly taken objective to spherical off the win.
Aurelien Tchouameni – 6
Struggled to place out the fires within the first half, as his teammates regarded to press extra aggressively. Little to do within the second interval as a central defender.
Arda Guler – 7
Hit or miss in his 77 minutes on the pitch. Noticed a few assaults break down at his toes within the first interval, however performed a beautiful first-time move for Vinicius within the second objective. Additionally noticed Monaco midfielders run off him on a lot of events within the first interval. With extra contact with the ball, improved within the second interval.
Franco Mastantuono – 7.5
A robust efficiency for Mastantuono in his second begin for Arbeloa. Discovered Valverde inside for the opener, and authored a pointy end to get on the scoresheet within the second interval. Aggressive with out the ball, agile and direct with it, his greatest efficiency since his sports activities hernia damage.
Kylian Mbappe – 8
Opened the scoring with an amazing end, after which notched a second with ease earlier than 30′. Drifted out and in of the sport within the second half, however had some very good moments getting on the ball deeper.
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Vinicius Junior – 9
The most effective participant on the pitch. A hat-trick of assists if we depend the personal objective, and his personal strike was a thunderbolt. Moved inside properly, linked the assault and positioned himself properly for the counters, with Monaco bleeding closely on their proper. Decisive.ç
Substitutes:
Dani Ceballos – 7

Actually tightened up the Actual Madrid press within the second half, and was concerned in two objectives, profitable the ball again for one. Sadly, he’s docked marks for making an attempt to slide the ball round Jordan Teze inside his personal field, which led to a objective.
Dani Carvajal – 6.5
Little to report for Carvajal, who got here on with the sport finished.
Fran Garcia – 6.5
Had one good transfer going ahead, however in any other case unremarkable.
Dani Meso – 6.5
On for his debut, performed seven minutes and he may hardly have wished for a greater backdrop.


























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