Player Ratings: A Tough Night for Madrid

**Thibaut Courtois (6/10):**
Courtois could do little to prevent any of the three goals conceded. However, he made several commendable saves throughout the match.

**Raul Asencio (4/10):**
Asencio was slow to close down Raphinha for Barcelona’s first goal and completely lost track of Lewandowski on the second.

**Aurelien Tchouameni (5/10):**
Tchouameni struggled after being shifted to center back late in the game following Guler’s substitution.

**Dean Huijsen (6/10):**
Huijsen was involved in Real Madrid’s second goal and was the more reliable center back in the pairing.

**Alvaro Carreras (6/10):**
Carreras performed well on the left flank, notably containing Yamal effectively in the second half.

**Federico Valverde (6/10):**
Valverde had a mixed performance; he brought energy and was tidy with the ball, but his early substitution limited his impact.

**Eduardo Camavinga (6/10):**
Camavinga was aggressive in tackles and provided essential midfield presence, although he struggled with his ball distribution.

**Jude Bellingham (6/10):**
Bellingham was active defensively, throwing himself into tackles, but he failed to influence the game offensively.

**Vinicius Jr (8/10):**
Vinicius scored the first equalizer and consistently troubled Jules Kounde throughout the match, showcasing his passion for this fixture.

**Gonzalo Garcia (8/10):**
Garcia scored a goal and worked hard on the pitch, demonstrating his commitment.

**Rodrygo (5/10):**
Rodrygo displayed a few promising touches, but overall, he did not contribute enough offensively to warrant his selection.

**Arda Guler (5/10):**
Brought on to manage the game’s tempo, Guler was unable to fulfill this role effectively.

**David Alaba (6/10):**
Alaba provided some stability in defense during the latter stages of the match.

**Kylian Mbappe (6/10):**
Mbappe drew a red card but had limited involvement otherwise.

**Dani Ceballos (N/A):**
Ceballos did not have sufficient time to make an impact.

**Franco Mastantuono (N/A):**
Mastantuono also lacked the opportunity to influence the game.

**Xabi Alonso (4/10):**
Alonso faced a perplexing evening, as Madrid rarely asserted control and suffered a deserved defeat. Serious questions regarding strategy will need addressing.