The whites introduced a lot of changes compared to the Etihad game and had a bad time, especially in the first half and on Camavinga’s side. Madrid improved with the changes and a goal from Bellingham in added time gave them the victory and possibly the League
Betting on Camavinga to stop Yamal could have cost him the game but the Italian was right with the changes and the team was stronger in the final stretch
Hero in Manchester, the Ukrainian goalkeeper had a night to forget. He swallowed the first goal in the 5th minute and transmitted his insecurity in his outings to the defense.
Carvajal’s eternal substitute, the Galician full-back performed on his side and was the decisive player for his team. He caused the penalty and the goal that marked the tie after Vinícius’ cross
The German center back has had a fantastic season, the best of the white defense in every game. This time he did not join the attack but it was very difficult to overcome
He returned to play at center back where his technical deficiencies and lack of dynamism are less noticeable. He complied without further ado. He didn’t complicate his life when it came to getting the ball and he was correct
Ancelotti said at the time that Camavinga would not play as a full-back again. He was the surprise in the lineup and the Frenchman suffered a nightmarish night, surpassed time and again by Yamal and getting on the Bernabéu’s nerves.
Kroos was dedicated to defensive work and was not seen on the offensive level. Most of the game he was just another defender. He ended up changed when he received the second goal
Valverde spent the entire game struggling in the fight running after the ball. He covered his zone and was the most dynamic player in the center of the field, a tireless fighter
The Croatian is no longer at his best but his fighting spirit can never be denied. He helped in the construction of a Madrid that had little ball in the first half
Madrid’s emerging star paid a lot for Manchester’s effort and participated less than usual, but resurfaced to score the winning goal
He returned to play on the left, his natural space, and faced Araujo again in a duel in which sparks flew. He scored the goal from a penalty. Ter Stegen blocked the third goal
Rodrygo recovered his position on the right and at the front of the attack and was seen very little. He neither faced nor left anyone in one of the Brazilian’s weakest performances this season
The full-back stopped the hemorrhage that was Madrid’s left wing and also joined the attack when he could.
He oxygenated the center of the field and every ball he touched was a danger for the rival
He played a few minutes to help defend against high balls
He didn’t touch the ball
