Player Ratings: Real Madrid 2–0 Sevilla

Player Ratings: Real Madrid 2–0 Sevilla

Thibaut Courtois: 9Five saves. Single-handedly kept the team afloat while his shambolic defense let him down all game.

Raúl Asencio: 6.5Should not be deployed at right-back. Offered little to nothing going forward and looked uncomfortable in the role.

Antonio Rüdiger: 6Overly aggressive, frequently out of position, and taking unnecessary gambles. Clearly out of form.

Dean Huijsen: 5Cheap giveaways under pressure, slow defending the high line, and repeatedly conceded breaks. Too relaxed—and not in a good way.

Fran García: 5Did get into a good goalscoring position in the first half, but was mostly a defensive liability. A vulnerable pairing with Huijsen on the left side.

Aurélien Tchouaméni: 7Strong ball-winning in midfield, but too slow defending transitions and didn’t sufficiently shield the backline as a third center-back.

Arda Güler: 6.5Struggled to impose himself. If he’s not the main playmaker as a No. 10, he has difficulty making his presence felt.

Jude Bellingham: 8.5Phenomenal once again. Scored the game-winner with a ridiculous header. Also helped defend deep, escape pressure, and keep the ball moving fluidly in tight spaces.

Rodrygo Goes: 9In red-hot form. Won a penalty, produced six key passes, registered an assist, and was unstoppable in the dribble.

Vinícius Jr.: 7.5Bright dribbling in the first half and should have had an assist—his excellent pass to Mbappé went unfinished.

Kylian Mbappé: 7A poor finishing night. Took nine shots without seriously threatening. Eventually got his goal from the penalty spot.

Substitutes

Eduardo Camavinga: 7Strong ball-carrying and passing. Did commit a silly foul outside the box that could have been costly.

Gonzalo García: N/A

David Jiménez: N/A