At the Estadi Montilivi earlier this evening, Real Madrid squared off with Girona with the goal of securing all three points away from home. The game was quickly started by Los Blancos, who took the lead in the 17th minute when Joselu scored. Four minutes later, Aurelien Tchouameni extended his team’s lead, giving Carlo Ancelotti’s team a 2-0 lead going into the half.
In the 71st minute, Jude Bellingham put an end to the game. Real Madrid cruised to a stunning 3-0 victory away from home despite having Nacho sent off in the closing moments of the match.
Let’s examine how each Real Madrid player fared in the matchup with Girona.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 7.5/10
The Spanish keeper made a few solid saves at the back and earned a crucial clean sheet this evening.
RB: Dani Carvajal – 6.5/10
He made one good run with the ball and was accurate with his passing.
CB: Antonio Rudiger – 7/10
The German defender gave a good account of himself when defending inside his half.
CB: Nacho – 6/10
He dealt with the danger when needed but got sent off in the latter stages of the contest.
LB: Eduardo Camavinga – 8/10
He didn’t put a foot wrong at the back and made two driving runs with the ball.
CM: Federico Valverde – 7/10
Valverde was a positive influence in both halves and was replaced in the 86th minute.
CM: Aurelien Tchouameni – 8.5/10
He anchored the midfield with conviction and managed to find the back of the net in the 21st minute.
CM: Toni Kroos – 8/10
Kroos was an influential presence at the center of the park and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CAM: Jude Bellingham – 9.5/10
Bellingham caused all sorts of problems for the opposition defenders and ended the game with a goal and an assist to his name.
ST: Joselu – 9/10
He was a real threat inside the Girona penalty box and scored the opening goal in the 17th minute.
ST: Vinicius Jr. – 7/10
The Brazilian attacker made two decent chances in the final third and was replaced in the 67th minute.
Substitutes:
ST: Rodrygo – 6.5/10
He caused a few headaches for the opposition defenders.
CM: Dani Ceballos – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.