Real Madrid had another memorable night at home to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday in the third round of Champions League qualifiers, winning 5-2.
After their defeat in Lille, Real Madrid fought back to take all three points from the third matchday of the Champions League qualifying group stage against Borussia Dortmund. Trailing 2-0 to the Germans at the start of the game, Carlo Ancelotti’s side came from behind to win 5-2.
Here are the scores for Madrid’s players after a thrilling evening.
Thibaut Courtois (6) : Completely neglected by his defence, the Belgian goalkeeper had a turbulent evening. Faced with strikers in great confidence, Courtois conceded goals he could do nothing about. Had it not been for his other interventions, the score would have been heavier before the break. By giving his voice, he helped his partners to excel.
Éder Militão (4.5): What a complicated game from the Brazilian defender! Lining up alongside Rüdiger, the 26-year-old failed to do his job. Militão was at fault for Dortmund’s first goal and was again late for the second. In trouble since the start of the season, the Brazilian defender is the symbol of Real Madrid’s defensive malaise, even if he was better in the second half.
Antonio Rüdiger (6.5): Always rough on his man, the German defender tried his best to limit the damage against the Borussian side. Of the four defenders Ancelotti fielded on Tuesday, the former Chelsea man was the only one to make judicious interventions. Rüdiger’s infuriating goal completely revived Real Madrid’s fortunes.
Lucas Vázquez (6): Dani Carvajal’s replacement was in trouble on Tuesday. On the right, Vázquez struggled against the young Gittens, who has been revealing himself to the world since the start of the season. While he was not at his best offensively in the first half, the 33-year-old was also absent from his defensive duties, as he was for BVB’s second goal. In the second half, his goal completely saved his evening.
Ferland Mendy (4.5): Another awful game for the 29-year-old Frenchman. Already shaky against Lille on 2 September, the Madrid left-back once again delivered a performance that left much to be desired, especially in defence. Carlo Ancelotti has his work cut out in the defensive department.
Jude Bellingham (6) : As always, the former BVB player tried to carry the Real Madrid team. Playing as a 10, the England midfielder did his best to create danger in the German half. But on a bad night, Bellingham had no luck, as evidenced by the ball that refused to go in when Real were 2-0 down before the break. With effort, the result followed in the second half.
Federico Valverde (5.5): As Toni Kroos’ protege, Madrid’s No8 did not disappoint. In midfield on Tuesday, the Uruguayan was up against some tough opposition. Like all of Ancelotti’s team, Valverde struggled to break the deadlock in attack. Fortunately, everything improved for the team in the second half.
Luka Modrić (4.5): The veteran Croatian midfielder failed to build on his fine display against Celta Vigo in La Liga last Saturday. Aligned by Ancelotti to serve good balls to the strikers, Modrić saw very little of his partners. He also lost precious balls in midfield. A night to forget for the 39-year-old veteran.
Rodrygo (6): Back in Real Madrid’s Champions League line-up on Tuesday, the Brazilian striker put in an interesting performance. Little in evidence in the first half, Rodrygo was more lively in the second. With his numerous appeals, he disrupted Dortmund’s defensive system.
Vinicius Junior (9.5) : Another very good game for the 24-year-old Brazilian winger. Struggling in the first half, like Carlo Ancelotti’s team as a whole, Vinicius Junior, who is tipped to be the next France Football Ballon d’Or winner, raised his game in the second half. Intense on his flank, he hurt Ryerson and the Borussen defenders with his confusing dribbles. His three precious equalising goals rounded off a fine second half. When Vini is doing well, Real are doing well.
Kylian Mbappé (6.5): The French striker tried hard on Tuesday. Although he failed to find the back of the net, KM9 made himself available to his team-mates. In addition to his numerous attempts, the 25-year-old was also very active up front. His decisive pass for Rüdiger made a huge contribution to the Madrid team.
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