MAMARDASHVILI WALL
He made two good interventions in the second half to support his team but his inspiration did not carry over into the penalty shootout, where he did not save any shots.
Belt Bolt
He kept Vinicius dry for most of the game except for some action. Great game from the edge in defense but no presence in attack.
CENK insurance
He controlled Benzema well and was helpful in the area to clear dangerous balls.
CÖMERT Gaffado
He made a clear penalty against Benzema that made it 1-0 and missed his shot in the penalty shootout to put his teams at a disadvantage.
GAYÀ Medium
He was almost invisible in attack and that weighed down Valencia’s creativity in the three-quarter zone. He is more aware of stopping Rodrygo and Asensio. In the shootout he missed the decisive penalty
MUSAH Worker
His dynamism and physical deployment were key to neutralizing Real Madrid’s midfield.
ALMEIDA All land
The best player in Valencia courtesy of Mamardashvili. He directed his team’s play with authority and swooped in to steal balls in wide zones.
LATO Victim
He was the object of many fouls and helped Lino to make it 1-1 with a good cross.
KLUIVERT Tender
He was a starter and was overlooked. He barely created an imbalance, couldn’t keep up with his teammates and was substituted in the second half.
LINO Scorer
He made it 1-1 with a great volley shot but beyond that he barely touched Courtois’ place.
CAVANI Fallon
He had a very clear header in the first half where he didn’t usually miss. He fought with Militao, Nacho and Rüdiger but could not overcome his markers.
THE CHANGES
HUGO HARD Fighter
He came in through Kluivert and had more presence than his partner. He threatened from time to time but to no avail.
FRAN PÉREZ Effervescent
He is the player who creates the most imbalance in Madrid’s backline. He brought in Carvajal and there was a clear chance that he failed to materialize.
FOULQUIER Intensely
He brought freshness and legs to the core of his team. He is more focused on defensive work.
Shy ILAIX
His physique barely prevailed in extra time and he has no ambition to find Courtois’ place. He converted his penalty in the shootout.
GUILLAMÓN Specialist
He came in at the end of extra time thinking about penalties and didn’t miss his shot.
Source: La Verdad
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