Real Madrid player ratings from their heartbreaking loss in the Copa del Rey final:
⭐ Top Performers
🥇 Jude Bellingham – 8
- Outstanding all over the pitch.
- 3 key passes, 1 big chance created, 4 tackles — pure warrior mentality.
- Did everything but score.
🥈 Kylian Mbappé – 8
- Came off the bench and made an instant impact.
- Scored a stunning freekick to level the match.
- 2 shots on target, 2 key passes — brought hope to Madrid.
👍 Good Performances
- Aurélien Tchouameni – 7.5
Controlled the midfield well, solid defensive presence. - Antonio Rüdiger – 7
Strong defensive performance, helped keep the backline steady for most of the game. - Federico Valverde – 7
Tireless running and energy, consistent both defensively and offensively. - Arda Güler – 7
Bright cameo, looked lively and composed.
⚖️ Mixed Impact
- Vinícius Jr – 6.5
Very active, 4 shots on target, but missed two big chances that could have changed the outcome. - Thibaut Courtois – 6
Made some good saves but couldn’t do much on the goals. - Raúl Asencio – 6
Decent defensively, not much influence going forward. - Dani Ceballos – 6
Calm and steady, but not game-changing. - Fran García – 6
Did his job, but without much standout impact.
👎 Below Par
- Lucas Vázquez – 5
Worked hard but limited impact in attack and defense. - Luka Modric – 5
Struggled to impose himself in a fast-paced game. - Rodrygo – 4
Invisible for large parts, offered little threat. - Ferland Mendy – 2
Very poor display — error-prone and caught out defensively multiple times. - Brahim Díaz – 2
Disastrous cameo. Barely involved and made the mistake that led to Barcelona’s winner.
🚫 Not Rated
- Endrick – NR
Not enough time to make an impact.
Summary:
- Bellingham and Mbappé were the clear bright spots.
- Brahim and Mendy were sadly the biggest disappointments.
- Real Madrid were their own worst enemy, with avoidable errors costing them the trophy.
