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Valverde and Vinícius Ignite Madrid, but Osasuna Snatches 2-1
sports3 days ago

Valverde and Vinícius Ignite Madrid, but Osasuna Snatches 2-1

Osasuna claimed a 2-1 home win over Real Madrid as Thibaut Courtois produced a standout early save but conceded a harsh penalty; Madrid’s defense looked exposed by Osasuna’s high line, with Carvajal underperforming and Mbappé failing to click, while Vinícius Jr. and Fede Valverde carried the visitors and created Madrid’s best moments, though the team wilted after Valverde was subbed off and late substitutions failed to alter the result.

Vinícius Jr. delivers deciding moment as Real Madrid edge Benfica in Lisbon
sports8 days ago

Vinícius Jr. delivers deciding moment as Real Madrid edge Benfica in Lisbon

Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory at Benfica in the Champions League first leg, thanks to Vinícius Jr.’s decisive goal and a display built on defensive authority and midfield control. Courtois produced a world-class save, Rüdiger led the defense, and Camavinga and Tchouaméni helped control the middle, with Mbappé having chances but not finishing; Vinícius Jr. faced racist abuse from sections of the crowd yet showed immense resilience ahead of the return leg.

Valverde fuels Madrid win as Mbappé seals 2-1 vs Rayo
sports23 days ago

Valverde fuels Madrid win as Mbappé seals 2-1 vs Rayo

Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in La Liga, aided by a standout all-around display from Valverde and a late Mbappé penalty after Bellingham was forced off early. Courtois made key saves, Güler and Camavinga connected play effectively, and Tchouaméni’s lapse allowed Jorge de Frutos to score for Rayo. Substitutes like Dani Ceballos added tempo, Rodrygo provided width, and Madrid held on to preserve the points.

Yamal Shines as Barca See Off Elche 3-1
sports25 days ago

Yamal Shines as Barca See Off Elche 3-1

Barcelona beat Elche 3-1 in La Liga, with Lamine Yamal opening the scoring and Ferran Torres doubling the lead before Marcus Rashford sealed it. The piece centers on detailed player ratings, highlighting De Jong’s control in midfield and the solid defensive display from Garcia, Balde, and Cubarsi, while Elche pressed but couldn’t finish their chances.

Benfica stings Real Madrid 4-2 as Lisbon exposes defensive fragility
sports28 days ago

Benfica stings Real Madrid 4-2 as Lisbon exposes defensive fragility

Benfica defeated Real Madrid 4-2 in Lisbon, exposing Madrid’s defensive fragilities and instability without the ball. Courtois faced a relentless attack while Vinícius Jr. endured a poor night; Arda Güler impressed as Madrid’s brightest spark and Mbappé scored twice, but a series of defensive lapses and inconsistent midfield play left Madrid overwhelmed as reflected by the player ratings.

Albacete Edge Real Madrid 3-2 as Madrid's Ratings Reveal a Turbulent Night
sports1 month ago

Albacete Edge Real Madrid 3-2 as Madrid's Ratings Reveal a Turbulent Night

Real Madrid were edged 3-2 by Albacete, with Andriy Lunin posting a rough night in goal and Vinícius Jr. misfiring as several Madrid players underperformed. César Palacios earned a standout cameo, Gonzalo García scored a late equalizer, and the team’s overall gradebook showed a mix of solid contributions and notable letdowns as Madrid conceded again after their late moment of equalization.

Pedri, Lewandowski star as Barca-Real postmatch ratings headline the Spanish Super Cup final
sports1 month ago

Pedri, Lewandowski star as Barca-Real postmatch ratings headline the Spanish Super Cup final

Barcelona and Real Madrid produced a four-goal first half in the Spanish Super Cup Final, with Pedri (8) and Lewandowski (7) among Barca’s standouts and Raphinha (8) plus youngster Lamine Yamal (7.5) influential; Frenkie de Jong’s stoppage-time red card capped a dramatic night. Real Madrid were led by Courtois (6.5) and Vinícius Júnior (7.5), though Jude Bellingham (5.5) and others had mixed performances. The article provides full post-match ratings for both teams.

Barça Clinches 3-2 Derby Victory as Ratings Spotlight the Duel
sports1 month ago

Barça Clinches 3-2 Derby Victory as Ratings Spotlight the Duel

Barcelona edged Real Madrid 3-2 in a heated derby, with Courtois earning a 7 for crucial saves and Rodrygo (8) and Vinícius Jr. (8.5) delivering Madrid’s standout performances. Bellingham and Camavinga struggled, Huijsen underperformed, while Carreras impressed defensively and Alaba offered some composure. Mbappé had a brief cameo with limited impact. The article provides a full player-by-player rating rundown of the match.