Real Madrid faced Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium this evening, aiming for a positive outcome in La Liga. The match started off well for Los Blancos, who took the lead in the 15th minute with a goal from Vinicius Junior. They went to half-time with a 1-0 advantage.
Rayo Vallecano equalised early in the second half with a goal from Jorge de Frutos in the 49th minute. Passe Ciss was sent off in the 80th minute, and Kylian Mbappe secured the victory for Real Madrid by scoring from the penalty spot during stoppage time. The match concluded with Pep Chavarria receiving a red card shortly after, and Real Madrid clinched a narrow 2-1 win at home.
Here’s a summary of each Real Madrid player’s performance in the match against Rayo Vallecano.
GK: Thibaut Courtois – 7/10
Courtois made several important saves but couldn’t keep a clean sheet.
RB: Federico Valverde – 7.5/10
Valverde excelled in defense and was active in attacking plays.
CB: Raul Asencio – 6.5/10
Asencio made two vital clearances in the first half before being substituted at halftime.
CB: Dean Huijsen – 6.5/10
Huijsen contributed with essential interceptions in defense and showed good ball control.