Real Madrid’s Frustrating Goalless Draw: Player Ratings and Analysis

Real Madrid’s recent encounter with Rayo Vallecano ended in a goalless draw, despite a strong performance from the team that saw numerous missed opportunities. Here are the player ratings and a brief analysis of their performances:

Camavinga: 8/10 – Dominated the midfield by winning nearly every second ball, showcased excellent tackling, and effectively moved the ball forward from deep positions.

Carvajal: 8 – The right-back delivered a flawless display, showing impeccable decision-making and contributing to potential assists.

Bellingham: 7.5 – Overcame an early shoulder injury and played a pivotal role in Madrid’s attacks with his Modric-like exquisite passes. Almost scored a memorable goal with a Zidane-esque turn.

Alaba: 7.5 – Made a crucial last-man tackle to thwart a dangerous Rayo attack, maintaining a solid presence in defense.

Modric: 7 – Initially contributed to a dangerous counter-attack with a poor pass but rebounded and served as Madrid’s most creative player until his substitution.

Vini Jr.: 7 – Endured rough treatment from Rayo players without consequences, yet still posed a threat with his movement and had a goal disallowed correctly for an offside.

Rodrygo: 7 – Injected dynamism on the right flank after replacing Modric, missing a good chance shortly after coming on.

Fran: 6.5 – Made an early mistake with a risky pass to Camavinga but recovered with solid tackles and crosses. Should have scored after a beautiful combination with Jude.

Valverde: 6 – Squandered a clear scoring opportunity that could have secured three points for Madrid. While he made amends with quality passes and runs, the miss left a lasting impression.

Kroos: 5.5 – Substituted to provide a passing edge, but his impact was limited as Rayo tightened their defense.

Joselu: 5 – Missed multiple chances, including some clear-cut opportunities he should have converted. Had limited involvement in the build-up.

Additional Players: Kepa and Rudiger earned a rating of 6.5, while Nacho’s rating was not applicable (N/A) due to limited game time.

Despite a strong showing, Real Madrid’s inability to convert chances resulted in a frustrating goalless draw against Rayo Vallecano.