Rodrygo – 8, Vini Jr – 4.5: rating Real Madrid players in Man City loss

A disappointing night for Los Blancos with performances ranging from brilliant to worrying

Real Madrid fell 2–1 to Manchester City in a tense showdown where individual displays varied dramatically. Below are the full player ratings from the match.

Rodrygo – 8

Rodrygo finally ended his 32-game goal drought with a superb strike in the first half, firing powerfully past Donnarumma. He was lively and dangerous on the right wing, creating multiple chances and showing excellent decision-making throughout the match.

Álvaro Carreras – 8

While many around him struggled under pressure, Carreras delivered a resilient and confident performance. Tireless on the left flank, he won the ball back repeatedly and launched several strong forward runs. His regain of possession initiated Rodrygo’s goal, and he also created opportunities that his teammates failed to convert.

Jude Bellingham – 7

Bellingham was a driving force in midfield, progressing the ball into dangerous areas and creating key chances. His clever pass assisted Rodrygo’s opener, but his finishing let him down as he missed a clear opportunity in the second half.

Antonio Rüdiger – 5

Rüdiger struggled to keep Erling Haaland under control, losing several duels and being outmaneuvered on key plays. Although he made some solid clearances, his unnecessary foul gifted City a penalty and shifted the momentum of the match.

Thibaut Courtois – 5

Courtois committed a costly error on City’s equalizer, mishandling what should have been a routine collection and allowing O’Reilly to score. To his credit, he redeemed himself with several big saves — including a double stop before halftime and more crucial interventions in the second half.

Vinicius Jr – 4.5

Vinicius started brightly with dangerous runs and came close to winning an early penalty. However, his end product deteriorated as the match progressed. He missed multiple clear chances in both halves, sending promising opportunities well wide.

Gonzalo García – 3

A night to forget for the young forward. García struggled to find space, failed to threaten goal, and couldn’t create meaningful danger. His performance was a significant drop-off compared to what Mbappé usually offers in that role.

The Others

Valverde – 5.5
Asensio – 6
Tchouameni – 6
Ceballos – 5

Substitutes

Arda – 6
Brahim – 5
Endrick – 6