Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 home defeat against Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu, complicating their chances for the second leg. The final score, however, might have flattered them given the overall performance, indicating a night of more struggle than triumph for the team.
Andriy Lunin – 6.5
Lunin showed some indecisiveness with the ball at his feet, and his distribution often created more problems than solutions. While he had little chance on the goals, he did manage a crucial block on Serge Gnabry’s close-range shot, though it’s debatable if a top-tier keeper might have saved Harry Kane’s effort.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 6.5
Alexander-Arnold’s performance was a mixed bag. He provided an outstanding assist for Kylian Mbappe’s goal, showcasing his offensive prowess. However, he struggled defensively, repeatedly allowing Luis Diaz to get in behind him, particularly for Bayern’s opening goal, though Bayern failed to capitalize on all these opportunities.
Antonio Rudiger – 6
Rudiger wasn’t the main culprit for Real Madrid’s defensive woes, but he also didn’t provide the much-needed stability. He was caught out of position on a couple of occasions, which could have proven more costly.
Dean Huijsen – 6
Huijsen had an unremarkable evening. Despite one notable run forward that ended in a turnover, he was frequently occupied with covering for Alvaro Carreras.
Alvaro Carreras – 3
Carreras endured a challenging night, particularly in the first half, where Michael Olise frequently bypassed him. He also made several unforced errors in possession and struggled to recover defensively after venturing forward.
Fede Valverde – 5
Valverde’s performance was disjointed. While he redeemed an early dangerous giveaway with a strong tackle, he appeared conflicted between his defensive duties in midfield, covering for Trent, and contributing to the attack, leading to a somewhat lost presence.
Thiago Pitarch – 4.5
Pitarch had a relatively better outing than some of his midfield counterparts before his substitution. However, he was fortunate for the second time in his Champions League career to escape punishment after a poor pass that narrowly avoided leading to a Bayern goal.
Aurelien Tchouameni – 5.5
Tchouameni provided a more stable presence than his midfield partners but struggled to significantly impact the game’s flow. While he was well-positioned defensively to shield the backline, he couldn’t help Real Madrid transition effectively from defense to attack.
Arda Guler – 7.5
Guler, despite being an early substitution, was one of Real Madrid’s more effective players. He delivered several crucial passes in the first half, creating promising opportunities for Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior that ultimately went unconverted.
Kylian Mbappe – 5
Mbappe scored Real Madrid’s goal from Alexander-Arnold’s excellent cross, which was difficult to miss. While he tested Neuer with a couple of good shots, a player of his caliber would typically be expected to convert more of these chances.
Vinicius Junior – 4
Vinicius Junior had a poor outing, notably giving away possession leading to Bayern’s opening goal. Despite being expected to dominate Josip Stanisic, he largely failed to impose himself and was inefficient with his seven shots.
Substitutes
Eder Militao – 7.5
Militao, making an impact off the bench, demonstrated why he’s considered a top defender. He made several critical defensive interventions in the closing stages, helping shore up a vulnerable backline.
Jude Bellingham – 7
Bellingham delivered a composed and effective performance after coming on. Although he seemed to play somewhat cautiously, he contributed to Real Madrid’s brief periods of offensive pressure towards the end of the match.
Brahim Diaz – 6.5
Brahim Diaz showed good movement and positioning, linking play effectively across the pitch. However, he struggled to make a decisive impact in critical moments.
