CLUB AND PLAYER RATING AFTER BEEN CRUSH BY ULMIGHTY BARCA RATED OVT OF 10 Real Madrid Six out of 10 Diego Lopez (goalkeeper) - 6 Despite conceding four goals, he was in the paradoxical situation of having relatively little to do and certainly stood no chance with any of Barcelonas strikes. Even so, he may now face renewed calls for Iker Casillass return to the side. Six out of 10 Dani Carvajal (right-back) - 6 Attacking impact was largely restricted by the necessity of keeping track of Andres Iniesta down Barcelonas left, but was probably at fault for the opener as he wandered inside to create space for Iniesta to score. Six out of 10 Pepe (centre-back) - 6 As always, a thoroughly committed performance from the Portuguese battler, who largely performed solidly but lost his cool when confronting Cesc Fabregas after the visitors second goal. Six out of 10 Sergio Ramos (centre-back) - 6 Can consider himself unlucky to be sent off after Neymar ran across him inside the penalty area. Certainly a penalty, but there was little he could do to avoid contact and a straight red card looked harsh. Seven out of 10 Marcelo (left-back) - 7 A bundle of energy down Madrids left wing, especially during their sensational 20 minutes midway through the opening period, and also did well to subdue fellow Brazil international Neymar. Six out of 10 Xabi Alonso (midfield) - 6 A relatively quiet performance from the pass master, who was unable to exert his usual calming influence because of the fast and frantic nature of the game. Conceded the late match-winning penalty with an ill-advised challenge on Iniesta. Six out of 10 Luka Modric (midfield) - 6 Flitted in and out of the game, producing some nice touches but finding himself understandably unable to prevent Barca from controlling the midfield after his team were reduced to 10 men. Eight out of 10 Angel Di Maria (midfield) - 8 Extremely unlucky to be on the losing side, Di Maria was sensational in the opening period. Brilliantly created two goals for Karim Benzema and his movement, trickery and incisiveness was never properly contained by the visitors. Six out of 10 Gareth Bale (forward) - 6 Produced moments of excitement - especially with a thrilling surge deep into Barca territory early in the second half - but wasnt consistently enough involved in the game and notably faded towards the end. Six out of 10 Cristiano Ronaldo (forward) - 6 A disappointing performance from the Portuguese ace, whose only notable contribution was winning and converting a penalty to send his team 3-2 ahead. Has been brilliant in recent months, but not on Sunday. Seven out of 10 Karim Benzema (forward) - 7 An injury doubt before the game, the Frenchman scored twice but should have had more, seeing one shot cleared off the line and missing two excellent chances. Sacrificed for defender Raphael Varane after Ramos was sent off. Substitutes Raphael Varane (centre-back) - 6 Introduced alongside Pepe after Ramos was sent off, and had a difficult job in attempting to maintain defensive solidity as the visitors exploited their extra man to dominate possession. Isco (midfield) - 5 Came on for the exhausted Di Maria in the last five minutes but didnt have the chance to shine. Alvaro Morata (forward) - 5 The young striker was thrown on in stoppage time but didnt get a meaningful touch of the ball.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 22:28:49 +0000
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