Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Barcelona on Sunday in a pulsating encounter at the Nou Camp. Carlo Ancelotti’s side didn’t embarrass themselves, but still deserved to lose the match.
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Here are how the Galacticos matched up…
GK) Iker Casillas, 7
The keeper managed a couple of impressive saves, and couldn’t be blamed for either goal.
LB) Marcelo, 5
Charged forward too much, leaving the defence wide open on the counter attack.
RB) Daniel Carvajal, 5
He was lucky that Neymar was unable to finish most of chances throughout the match.
CB) Sergio Ramos, 4
Went to sleep on the goal, and again was lucky that the Barca forwards were missed a lot of shots.
CB) Pepe, 6
His usual aggressive self, and the best defender before presumably being taken off because of an injury.
CM) Luka Modric, 7
Linked the play together well, and the side look far better with him in the XI.
CM) Toni Kroos, 6
Similar to Modric, but perhaps the Bernabeu outfit need a more defensively minded midfielder in the centre of the park.
CAM) Isco, 7
Looked dangerous going forward, and continues to be Spain’s ‘next big thing’.
LW) Cristiano Ronaldo, 5
Got his goal, but will disappointed with his overall game where he was selfish and missed several chances.
RW) Gareth Bale, 4
Still struggling in La Liga, maybe a return to the Premier League could be on the cards as a result?
ST) Karim Benzema, 7
Lively all night, and perhaps deserved a goal for his efforts.
SUB) Raphael Varane, 6
Solid when he came on, and will be hoping for a run in the side should Pepe’s injury be serious.
SUB) Jese Rodriguez, 5
Didn’t really get in to the game in his ten minutes.
SUB) Lucas Silva, 5
Didn’t have enough time to make an impact.