Real Madrid’s Champions League journey ended this season as they were defeated 4-3 by Bayern Munich in the second leg of their quarter-final tie, resulting in a 6-4 aggregate loss for the team managed by Alvaro Arbeloa.
Andriy Lunin – 5
While Lunin made a couple of crucial saves, his error leading to Bayern’s equalizer was disappointing. It’s plausible the outcome might have differed had Thibaut Courtois been fit.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 5
Chosen over Dani Carvajal at right-back, Alexander-Arnold again struggled defensively. He was caught out of position for at least two of Bayern’s goals and failed to compensate with offensive contributions.
Eder Militao – 7
Despite conceding four goals, the defense’s resilience until the 88th minute was largely due to the central defensive partnership. Militao was solid, though ultimately insufficient.
Antonio Rudiger – 7
Similar to Militao, Rudiger delivered a strong performance, as is typical on big occasions. However, he was fortunate to avoid a red card after a clumsy foul shortly after receiving a booking.
Ferland Mendy – 7
Mendy put in a very encouraging display. His effectiveness was evident in how much less threatening Michael Olise was compared to the first leg.
Jude Bellingham – 7.5
Bellingham was outstanding for the first hour before showing signs of fatigue. He contributed at both ends of the pitch, highlighting his importance, which was missed for a significant portion of the first leg.
Fede Valverde – 6.5
Deployed in the Aurelien Tchouameni role, Valverde performed quite well.
Arda Guler – 8
This was Guler’s best performance of the season. While his first goal was a gift, his second, a free-kick, showcased pure class. He was also highly involved in the midfield battle.
Brahim Diaz – 5.5
Given the start over players like Eduardo Camavinga and Thiago Pitarch, Diaz failed to make a significant attacking impact.
Kylian Mbappe – 6.5
Mbappe scored a goal but, aside from missing a key chance in the second half, was not heavily involved in the game.
Vinicius Junior – 6.5
Vinicius Junior performed well defensively when called upon and provided an excellent assist for Mbappe. However, it was not his most decisive night.
Substitutes
Eduardo Camavinga – 4.5
This match encapsulated Camavinga’s season. He received a yellow card in the 78th minute and a needless second booking in the 86th minute, effectively sealing Real Madrid’s fate.
Thiago Pitarch – N/A
Brought on in stoppage time as Real Madrid pushed for a goal.
Franco Mastantuono – N/A
Same as Pitarch.
