Real Madrid secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Valencia, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice, while Jude Bellingham and Alvaro Carreras also found the net in a stellar team performance.
Player Ratings
Goalkeeper
Thibaut Courtois: 7/10
The veteran goalkeeper was rarely called into serious action, reflecting the control exerted by the outfield players. He maintained a perfect record to secure his fourth clean sheet in his last six appearances, having only been forced to make a single routine save all evening.
Defense
Federico Valverde: 8/10
Playing at right-back, the Uruguayan put in what was arguably his best showing of the current campaign. He was a force of nature defensively, executing one spectacular recovery challenge, while also proving an effective outlet moving forward with intent.
Dean Huijsen: 7/10
The young centre-back enjoyed a comfortable night, needing little intervention against a toothless Valencia attack. He was solid in the air and sure-footed in his challenges before being given a well-deserved rest in the final 20 minutes of the contest.
Eder Militão: 7/10
Militão produced a dependable and solid performance alongside Huijsen. His presence ensured a quiet and uneventful evening for the backline, contributing to the team’s ability to cruise through large parts of the game.
Álvaro Carreras: 9/10
An exceptional performance from the summer signing at left-back, who demonstrated exactly why the club invested in him. He was a constant threat up the flank, was defensively impeccable, and capped his stellar night by scoring his first goal for Real Madrid with a sweetly struck shot late in the second half.
Midfield
Aurélien Tchouaméni: 6/10
The defensive midfielder had a relatively subdued outing, with his involvement largely contained to the necessary duties in the middle third. He was subbed off at halftime after picking up a yellow card, ending what was deemed a middling 45 minutes of action.
Arda Güler: 8/10
The Turkish international delivered a brilliant 45 minutes, showcasing his creative talent before being withdrawn at the break due to a minor concern. He was instrumental in linking the play and managed to pick up another crucial assist for Kylian Mbappé’s second goal.
Jude Bellingham: 8/10
The English midfielder looked close to his unstoppable best, driving the midfield with intensity and decision-making. He surged into the box with ease, was effective in regaining possession, and emphatically notched his third goal in as many matches with a well-placed curled effort just before halftime.
Attack
Franco Mastantuono: 6/10
The young attacker displayed an array of tricks and turns down the right flank but often lacked the final decisive touch. His effort was high, but he occasionally tried to overplay the ball, resulting in a performance that was not entirely convincing.
Kylian Mbappé: 8/10
The French striker was inevitable, continuing his lethal goal-scoring form from the very first minute. He confidently dispatched the opening goal from the penalty spot and then finished a lovely team move with a tidy close-range tap-in for his second of the night.
Vinícius Júnior: 7/10
The Brazilian was highly impactful and a constant source of danger to the Valencia defense in the first half. His rating takes a slight hit after he missed a penalty kick awarded later in the half, appearing frustrated for a brief period afterward, but his overall energy was vital.
Substitutes
Dani Ceballos (7/10): Coming on at halftime, the midfielder provided control and stability in the center of the park, ensuring the team maintained possession and kept the scoreline ticking over comfortably.
Eduardo Camavinga (7/10): Introduced alongside Ceballos, Camavinga offered increased bite in the midfield. He was energetic and made a couple of timely defensive interventions to break up Valencia’s rare forward movements.
Raúl Asencio (6/10): Brought on for Dean Huijsen, Asencio provided fresh legs and an effective presence in the backline, helping to see out the match and preserve the clean sheet with minimal fuss.
Endrick (6/10) and Rodrygo (6/10): Both players were introduced late in the match and had insufficient time to make a significant material impact on the result or the flow of the game.