Kylian Mbappe—2, Vinicius Junior—2, Jude Bellingham—6; Real Madrid Player Ratings in Arsenal defeat
Real Madrid Player Ratings: Courtois Stands Alone as Los Blancos Collapse 3–0 at Arsenal
Real Madrid suffered a brutal 3–0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium, leaving their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread. While Thibaut Courtois delivered a masterclass between the posts, the rest of Carlo Ancelotti’s side looked completely overwhelmed by Arsenal’s pace, pressing, and precision. Here’s how each player fared:
⭐ Starting XI Ratings:
Thibaut Courtois – 8.5
Sensational. The only reason the scoreline wasn’t more embarrassing. Pulled off a jaw-dropping triple save in the second half and was let down by the defense.
Fede Valverde – 5
Pinned back by Martinelli and Lewis-Skelly, Valverde couldn’t influence the game further up the pitch and looked out of sync.
Raul Asencio – 6
One of the few bright spots in defense. Fought hard, stayed focused, and made several key clearances under pressure.
Antonio Rüdiger – 5
Struggled to impose himself and was far from the commanding presence Madrid needed at the back.
David Alaba – 3
Disastrous outing. Constantly beaten in 1v1 duels with Saka and gave away the free kick that led to Arsenal’s opener. Subbed off late.
Eduardo Camavinga – 6.5
Did his job defensively with 5 tackles, 4 clearances, and 3 interceptions. His late red card was pure frustration, but the damage had already been done.
Luka Modric – 5
Couldn’t get a grip on the game. Arsenal’s midfield completely overran him, especially after the break.
Jude Bellingham – 6
Madrid’s only creative spark in attack. Set up two of Madrid’s best chances, but received little support from teammates.
Rodrygo – 2
Invisible. Zero shots, dribbles, or key passes. Lost the ball repeatedly and had only 53 touches in 90 minutes.
Vinicius Jr. – 2
Arguably his worst performance in a Madrid shirt. Lacked intensity, purpose, and confidence. Couldn’t create anything meaningful.
Kylian Mbappé – 2
Missed a golden chance in the first half that could’ve changed the tone. Continues to underwhelm in big moments this season.
🔄 Substitutes:
Lucas Vázquez – 4
Moved to right back, allowing Valverde to push into midfield. Failed to influence the match in any meaningful way.
Fran García – N/A
Came on too late to impact the game.
Brahim Díaz – N/A
Also entered in the final 10 minutes with the game already gone.
🧠 Final Verdict:
A humiliating night for Real Madrid, where only Courtois left the pitch with any pride intact. The rest of the team, particularly the front three, failed to show up on one of the biggest stages of the season. With the return leg looming, Ancelotti has a mountain to climb—and serious soul-searching to do.
