Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona: Los Blancos' Player Ratings as Kylian Mbappe sees two goals disallowed in a lopsided defeat | LaLiga 2024-25
Real Madrid were hammered 4-0 by arch-rivals Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu in LaLiga on Saturday, October 26. The result sees Barca move six points clear at the top of the table with 30 points, while Los Blancos remain second with 24 points after 11 games apiece.
Both Real Madrid and Barcelona made electric starts to the contest as the visitors kept the ball for extended spells during the first half. They also created more chances, but saw themselves go a goal down after 30 minutes as Kylian Mbappe put Los Blancos ahead. However, the goal was later ruled out due to offside as Barca were spared their blushes.
With just one other attempt in the first half, Real Madrid struggled for opportunities, while Barcelona kept knocking on the door as they created one chance after another. Marc Casado's booking late in the first half was the last bit of action in a nail-biting contest as the two Spanish giants entered the break deadlocked at 0-0.
The second half saw the game burst into life. Robert Lewandowski grabbed the go-ahead goal for Barcelona in the 54th minute after an assist from Marc Casado. The Pole was on target with a glancing header just two minutes later as he turned Alejandro Balde's cross into the net for his team's second goal as Real Madrid were left shellshocked.
Mbappe then had another goal disallowed for offside, while Lewandowski missed multiple attempts to bag his hat-trick. However, Barcelona continued to create the bulk of the chances and scored a third goal via Lamine Yamal in the 77th minute. Raphinha assisted that goal and then grabbed one for himself in the 84th minute as Hansi Flick's men secured a famous win.
Real Madrid were left to ruminate about missed opportunities and lick their wounds after a damaging defeat. On that note, let's have a look at their player ratings from this match.
Real Madrid Player Ratings
Andriy Lunin - 6.5/10
Lunin made three saves during the contest for Real Madrid. He also played 10 long balls as he looked to release Vinicius Junior and Mbappe into open space.
Lucas Vazquez - 6/10
Los Blancos' captain had a disappointing outing at right back as he won just three of eight duels and was dispossessed 15 times. He played two crosses but they did not threaten Barcelona at all.
Eder Militao - 6.5/10
Militao won five of his nine duels, making two clearances and two interceptions. He was also booked for a foul late in the game.
Antonio Rudiger - 6/10
Rudiger had a poor performance as he was unable to stay close enough to Lewandowski. He was also dispossessed nine times during the game but made seven clearances as well.
Ferland Mendy - 6/10
Mendy also had a poor game for Los Blancos as he was dispossessed 11 times. He won just one duel and even failed to provide single cross.
Jude Bellingham - 6/10
Bellingham passed the ball with 87% accuracy but could not provide a single key pass or cross. He won just five of 11 duels and was dispossessed eight times. He also missed one big chance to score.
Federico Valverde - 6/10
Valverde had a subpar outing in midfield as he passed the ball with a disappointing 67% accuracy, with no key passes or crosses. He also won just three duels and was dispossessed a staggering 17 times.
Aurelien Tchouameni - 6.5/10
Tchouameni had a decent game for his team as he passed the ball with 87% accuracy, including one key pass. He also won three of five duels.
Eduardo Camavinga - 8/10
By far the best Real Madrid player on the pitch, Camavinga won an astounding 11 of his 13 contested duels. He also passed the ball with 92% accuracy, including one key pass.
Kylian Mbappe - 6.5/10
Mbappe had the ball in the goal on two separate occasions, only to see them both being disallowed. He played one key pass but won just one of five duels.
Vinicius Junior - 6.5/10
Vinicius tried his best to make things tick for Real Madrid but was unsuccessful. He was also booked for a foul.
Substitutes
Luka Modric - 7/10
Modric replaced Tchouameni in the second half and played two key passes and one accurate cross as he looked to make things happen.
Brahim Diaz - 6/10
Diaz replaced Camavinga in the second period but was not nearly as effective as the Frenchman.
Fran Garcia - N/A
He came on late in the game and played less than 10 minutes, so does not warrant a rating.