This is how Madrid’s men played on the return to Vila-Real
one
Courtois
Resigned
He had nothing to do with the great goals of Capoué and Chukwueze
6
Nacho
character
He occupied the side due to the absence of Carvajal and Lucas due to injury and performed at a good level. Like the rest of his team, he clearly went from less to more.
22
Rudiger
Disoriented
It started badly and was corrected after the break to dry up all Villarreal’s weaknesses
3
military
key
He supported Madrid in the white team’s worst moment and made it 2-2 with an opportunistic goal.
23
Mendy
Dangerous
Madrid’s two best chances in the first half were born with his boots, a symptom of how badly Ancelotti’s team started
8
Cross
changed
He again scored below his usual level and was replaced by a key Ceballos who gave the team another run.
12
Camavinga
Improved
He saw yellow initially but Ancelotti decided to keep him on the pitch. His physique and his ambition made a difference in tipping the scales in favor of Madrid
fifteen
Valverde
Bully
It’s still far from the best level but it’s empty every game. It is key to expect Madrid’s pressure in the second half.
twenty-one
Rodrygo
Be careful
He had the clearest chance for Madrid in the first half but showed that he was not working well and was replaced by Ancelotti at the start of the second half.
twenty
Vinicius
Chief
He threw the team behind him to command Madrid’s comeback. He scored the first goal and played an important role in the third. His self-esteem gave Madrid wings.
9
Benzema
fallen
He is not as fit as last year but he always demands the ball. He didn’t score in the white win and that was news.
19
ceballos
Disgusting
The great architect of Madrid’s comeback. He gave the team renewed energy in the second half, helping Vini to a 2-1 draw and scoring a fine goal to complete the comeback. Great fight.
Eleven
Asensio
Born again
He came in wanting to make a difference, he was clairvoyant up front and helped Ceballos with a great pass for the final 2-3.
Source: La Verdad
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