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Real Madrid secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Villareal on Saturday, October 5, to draw level with rivals Barcelona at the top of the La Liga standings. Los Blancos bounced back from their shock UEFA Champions League defeat against LOSC Lille and returned to winning ways.
Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde was the star of the show at the Santiago Bernabeu, bagging a goal and an assist in the game. The Spanish giants next visit Celta Vigo on October 19, where they will hope to build on their recent win.
Real Madrid player ratings
Andriy Lunin - 7/10
The Real Madrid keeper did not have a busy game but made one save to keep the clean sheet for his side.
Dani Carvajal - 8/10
The right-back had a fine game for Los Blancos. He won five duels, three tackles, and made two recoveries in the game. However, he seemed to suffer a serious injury towards the end and will need to be monitored.
Aurelien Tchouameni- 7.5/10
The Frenchman had a fine game deputizing in the heart of defense for Real Madrid. He won all four duels he got into and made two recoveries in the match.
Antonio Rudiger- 8/10
The German defender had a solid game for Real Madrid as he completed 61 out of 62 passes. He also completed two tackles, made four recoveries, and won three duels in the match.
Ferland Mendy- 7.5/10
The Frenchman had a solid game for Los Blancos at the Santiago Bernabeu. He completed 95% of his 57 attempted passes.
Luka Modric- 8.5/10
The veteran Croatian midfielder had a solid game for Real Madrid and set up Federico Valverde for the opener. He created three chances and played 12 passes into the final third.
Eduardo Camavinga -8/10
The French midfielder had a solid game for the reigning La Liga champions. He won three tackles and six recoveries in his 71 minutes on the pitch.
Federico Valverde- 9/10
The Uruguayan was the beating heart of the Real Madrid midfield and had a hand in both goals for Los Blancos. He bagged a goal and assist in the game while completing the most passes (77).
Jude Bellingham-7.5/10
The English midfielder had a respectable game for Los Blancos and helped the team secure the victory with a solid performance. He completed 58 out of 60 passes from 74 touches.
Kylian Mbappe- 6.5/10
The French superstar struggled for Real Madrid and took three shots that failed to test the Villarreal keeper. He was taken off after 71 minutes.
Vinicius Jr- 8.5/10
The Brazilian had a fine game before he had to be taken off in the 79th minute due to an injury. He bagged a goal and completed two dribbles in the game.
Real Madrid Substitutes
Rodrygo - 6/10
The Brazilian forward came on for 19 minutes and managed only six touches in the game. He completed three passes and won one duel in his time on the pitch.
Eder Militao - 6/10
The Brazilian defender came on for 19 minutes and managed 18 touches in the game. He helped the hosts secure the clean sheet with his three recoveries.
Arda Guler- 7/10
The Turkish midfielder came on for 11 minutes and managed seven touches. He managed two passes, three recoveries, two successful tackles, and won two duels.
Lucas Vasquez- NA
The Spaniard did not have enough time to affect the game.
