Player Performance Review: Real Madrid vs. Valencia

omidbasir- **Thibaut Courtois (6/10):**
Courtois made several solid saves but had limited opportunities to shine throughout the match.

**David Jimenez (7/10):**
In his full debut, Jimenez was reliable, effectively managing the right side and maintaining composure on the ball.

**Raul Asencio (6/10):**
Asencio demonstrated his strength in winning headers and tackles, although his long-range passing was occasionally inaccurate.

**Dean Huijsen (7/10):**
Huijsen technically earned an assist for Carreras, despite the left-back doing most of the work. His performance was relatively uneventful, which is acceptable under the circumstances.

**Alvaro Carreras (8/10):**
Carreras scored a beautiful goal, marking his second against Valencia this season, although he was fortunate to escape a potential red card.

**Federico Valverde (7/10):**
Valverde likely felt satisfied with his midfield start after an extended period in defense, leading in completed passes for the match.

**Aurelien Tchouameni (6/10):**
Tchouameni struggled to track opposing players on a few occasions, which could have posed challenges for Madrid had circumstances been different.

**Arda Guler (6/10):**
Guler maintained his usual role as a creative influence but did not contribute significantly on the defensive end.

**Eduardo Camavinga (7/10):**
Camavinga excelled in winning back possession and facilitating ball movement, fulfilling his key responsibilities effectively.

**Kylian Mbappe (7/10):**
Mbappe’s performance was mixed; he showcased his speed and was a persistent threat, yet missed a few clear chances. However, he found the net late in the game, securing the victory.

**Gonzalo Garcia (5/10):**
Garcia had an opportunity to make an impact but failed to capitalize, registering only a single touch in the Valencia penalty area.

**Trent Alexander-Arnold (6/10):**
In his first appearance since December 2025, Alexander-Arnold delivered several promising passes.

**Brahim Diaz (N/A):**
Did not have sufficient time to influence the match.

**Franco Mastantuono (N/A):**
Did not have sufficient time to influence the match.

**Jorge Castro (N/A):**
Did not have sufficient time to influence the match.

**Alvaro Arbeloa (8/10):**
Arbeloa will be pleased with the outcome. Despite Madrid not being at their fluid best, they managed to score twice and maintain a clean sheet. It was not the most aesthetically pleasing performance, but it was effective, keeping Real Madrid just a point behind Barcelona in the league standings.