Real Madrid v Barcelona player ratings - Jan 15 2024

REAL MADRID RATINGS: The Ukrainian was entrusted with the gloves for the final after sitting out the semi-final, and delivered a reliable performance. Not much he could do about Lewandowski's goal. AFP
Andriy Lunin 7/10
REAL MADRID RATINGS: The Ukrainian was entrusted with the gloves for the final after sitting out the semi-final, and delivered a reliable performance. Not much he could do about Lewandowski's goal. AFP
REAL MADRID RATINGS: The Ukrainian was entrusted with the gloves for the final after sitting out the semi-final, and delivered a reliable performance. Not much he could do about Lewandowski's goal. AF
After his goal-scoring heroics in the semi-final, the Spanish full-back was more defensive against Barcelona. Did well to contain the pace and threat of Balde. Getty Images
Dani Carvajal 7/10
After his goal-scoring heroics in the semi-final, the Spanish full-back was more defensive against Barcelona. Did well to contain the pace and threat of Balde. Getty Images
After his goal-scoring heroics in the semi-final, the Spanish full-back was more defensive against Barcelona. Did well to contain the pace and threat of Balde. Getty Images
The German defender loves the big occasion and proved it again on Sunday night in Riyadh. Led the defence with a series of tackles and headers, while keeping Barca's attack largely quiet. AFP
Antonio Rudiger 8/10
The German defender loves the big occasion and proved it again on Sunday night in Riyadh. Led the defence with a series of tackles and headers, while keeping Barca's attack largely quiet. AFP
The German defender loves the big occasion and proved it again on Sunday night in Riyadh. Led the defence with a series of tackles and headers, while keeping Barca's attack largely quiet. AFP
A solid display from the Real Madrid captain at the centre of his team's defence. AFP
Nacho 7/10
A solid display from the Real Madrid captain at the centre of his team's defence. AFP
A solid display from the Real Madrid captain at the centre of his team's defence. AFP
The French left-back was comfortably the winner in his duel with Torres, although he found it tougher up against substitute Yamal. Didn't matter, though, as Real had a comfortable lead by that point. AFP
Ferland Mendy 7/10
The French left-back was comfortably the winner in his duel with Torres, although he found it tougher up against substitute Yamal. Didn't matter, though, as Real had a comfortable lead by that point. AFP
The French left-back was comfortably the winner in his duel with Torres, although he found it tougher up against substitute Yamal. Didn't matter, though, as Real had a comfortable lead by that point.
Effective at the base of Real Madrid's midfield, the Frenchman put in the tackles and protected his defence while keeping Pedri quiet. Getty Images
Aurelien Tchouameni 7/10
Effective at the base of Real Madrid's midfield, the Frenchman put in the tackles and protected his defence while keeping Pedri quiet. Getty Images
Effective at the base of Real Madrid's midfield, the Frenchman put in the tackles and protected his defence while keeping Pedri quiet. Getty Images
The German continued to get booed by sections of the fans for his less-than-complimentary comments about the Saudi Pro League, but didn't let that impact his performance. Displayed his usual full array of passing ability. AFP
Toni Kroos 7/10
The German continued to get booed by sections of the fans for his less-than-complimentary comments about the Saudi Pro League, but didn't let that impact his performance. Displayed his usual full array of passing ability. AFP
The German continued to get booed by sections of the fans for his less-than-complimentary comments about the Saudi Pro League, but didn't let that impact his performance. Displayed his usual full arra
A typically all-action, energetic performance from the Uruguayan who helped Real Madrid control the midfield. AFP
Federico Valverde 7/10
A typically all-action, energetic performance from the Uruguayan who helped Real Madrid control the midfield. AFP
A typically all-action, energetic performance from the Uruguayan who helped Real Madrid control the midfield. AFP
A data report last week named him the most valuable footballer on the planet, and the Super Cup final demonstrated why. Got the rout underway with a sublime assist for Vinicius' opening goal, and stayed composed on the ball throughout. Happy to run and dig in, too. Getty Images
Jude Bellingham 8/10
A data report last week named him the most valuable footballer on the planet, and the Super Cup final demonstrated why. Got the rout underway with a sublime assist for Vinicius' opening goal, and stayed composed on the ball throughout. Happy to run and dig in, too. Getty Images
A data report last week named him the most valuable footballer on the planet, and the Super Cup final demonstrated why. Got the rout underway with a sublime assist for Vinicius' opening goal, and stay
The Brazilian was a constant menace to the Barcelona defence. Bullied left-back Balde all game and ended the final with one goal and one assist. AFP
Rodrygo 8/10
The Brazilian was a constant menace to the Barcelona defence. Bullied left-back Balde all game and ended the final with one goal and one assist. AFP
The Brazilian was a constant menace to the Barcelona defence. Bullied left-back Balde all game and ended the final with one goal and one assist. AFP
A hat-trick in a cup final against your fiercest rivals is as good as it gets. The Brazilian opened the scoring in the seventh minute when he sprinted clear and rounded Pena, and got his second just three minutes later. Completed his 39-minute hat-trick from the penalty spot to leave with a winner's medal and the match ball. EPA
Vinicius Junior 10/10
A hat-trick in a cup final against your fiercest rivals is as good as it gets. The Brazilian opened the scoring in the seventh minute when he sprinted clear and rounded Pena, and got his second just three minutes later. Completed his 39-minute hat-trick from the penalty spot to leave with a winner's medal and the match ball. EPA
A hat-trick in a cup final against your fiercest rivals is as good as it gets. The Brazilian opened the scoring in the seventh minute when he sprinted clear and rounded Pena, and got his second just t
SUBS: (Rodrygo 77') Could have scored just moments after coming on, and remained a threat until the final whistle. Getty Images
Brahim Diaz N/A
SUBS: (Rodrygo 77') Could have scored just moments after coming on, and remained a threat until the final whistle. Getty Images
SUBS: (Rodrygo 77') Could have scored just moments after coming on, and remained a threat until the final whistle. Getty Images
(Kroos 81') Brought his usual composure and experience to the team as Real looked to close out the victory. Getty Images
Luka Modric N/A
(Kroos 81') Brought his usual composure and experience to the team as Real looked to close out the victory. Getty Images
(Kroos 81') Brought his usual composure and experience to the team as Real looked to close out the victory. Getty Images
(Vinicius 82') A defensive switch from Carlo Ancelotti to ensure no late drama as Real eased to victory. AFP
Eduardo Camavinga N/A
(Vinicius 82') A defensive switch from Carlo Ancelotti to ensure no late drama as Real eased to victory. AFP
(Vinicius 82') A defensive switch from Carlo Ancelotti to ensure no late drama as Real eased to victory. AFP
(Valverde 86') Provided fresh legs in midfield for the final few minutes. AFP
Dani Ceballos N/A
(Valverde 86') Provided fresh legs in midfield for the final few minutes. AFP
(Valverde 86') Provided fresh legs in midfield for the final few minutes. AFP
(Bellingham 86') No time to make an impact. Getty
Joselu N/A
(Bellingham 86') No time to make an impact. Getty
(Bellingham 86') No time to make an impact. Getty
BARCELONA RATINGS: A horror first half as he conceded three goals to Vinicius in 32 minutes. The Brazilian had scored three goals total in his previous 15 clasicos. And it could have been much worse if Madrid were more clinical in their 4-1 win. Yet he wasn’t at fault for any of the goals. AFP
Inaki Pena 6/10
BARCELONA RATINGS: A horror first half as he conceded three goals to Vinicius in 32 minutes. The Brazilian had scored three goals total in his previous 15 clasicos. And it could have been much worse if Madrid were more clinical in their 4-1 win. Yet he wasn’t at fault for any of the goals. AFP
BARCELONA RATINGS: A horror first half as he conceded three goals to Vinicius in 32 minutes. The Brazilian had scored three goals total in his previous 15 clasicos. And it could have been much worse i
Part of a defence blitzed by Madrid’s counter attacks in front of the 23,977 crowd. The Catalans’ defence was continually pulled out of shape. Couldn’t get forward as he usually does. AP
Alejandro Balde 5/10
Part of a defence blitzed by Madrid’s counter attacks in front of the 23,977 crowd. The Catalans’ defence was continually pulled out of shape. Couldn’t get forward as he usually does. AP
Part of a defence blitzed by Madrid’s counter attacks in front of the 23,977 crowd. The Catalans’ defence was continually pulled out of shape. Couldn’t get forward as he usually does. AP
Couldn’t get to grips with Vinicius. Did get a foot to a 64th-minute Vinicius cross – but only enough to prod the ball straight to Rodrygo, who scored Madrid’s fourth. Blocked a Bellingham shot on the line. Getty Images
Jules Kounde 4/10
Couldn’t get to grips with Vinicius. Did get a foot to a 64th-minute Vinicius cross – but only enough to prod the ball straight to Rodrygo, who scored Madrid’s fourth. Blocked a Bellingham shot on the line. Getty Images
Couldn’t get to grips with Vinicius. Did get a foot to a 64th-minute Vinicius cross – but only enough to prod the ball straight to Rodrygo, who scored Madrid’s fourth. Blocked a Bellingham shot on the
Pulled wide and left a space behind him as Madrid flooded forward and their Brazilians scored all four goals. The positioning of Barcelona’s defenders cost them in the first half. AFP
Andreas Christensen 5/10
Pulled wide and left a space behind him as Madrid flooded forward and their Brazilians scored all four goals. The positioning of Barcelona’s defenders cost them in the first half. AFP
Pulled wide and left a space behind him as Madrid flooded forward and their Brazilians scored all four goals. The positioning of Barcelona’s defenders cost them in the first half. AFP
Gave away the penalty (and received a yellow card) for putting his arm around Vinicius, who then scored Madrid’s third before half time. Sent off after 71 minutes for kicking Vinicius as his frustration got the better of him. Usually Barcelona’s best defender, but not in Saudi Arabia. EPA
Ronald Araujo 4/10
Gave away the penalty (and received a yellow card) for putting his arm around Vinicius, who then scored Madrid’s third before half time. Sent off after 71 minutes for kicking Vinicius as his frustration got the better of him. Usually Barcelona’s best defender, but not in Saudi Arabia. EPA
Gave away the penalty (and received a yellow card) for putting his arm around Vinicius, who then scored Madrid’s third before half time. Sent off after 71 minutes for kicking Vinicius as his frustrati
Cleared to play after an injury on Thursday, he’s lacking match fitness and it showed. A fit Pedri will help a Barcelona side who’ve missed him and will continue to miss Gavi. “We played the worst possible game,” said coach Xavi. “It started horribly, then we got a bit back to it but the 3-1 [goal] was extremely painful. We have not been comfortable at any time, we have dominated at times, but we missed the chances we got.” Getty Images
Pedri 5/10
Cleared to play after an injury on Thursday, he’s lacking match fitness and it showed. A fit Pedri will help a Barcelona side who’ve missed him and will continue to miss Gavi. “We played the worst possible game,” said coach Xavi. “It started horribly, then we got a bit back to it but the 3-1 [goal] was extremely painful. We have not been comfortable at any time, we have dominated at times, but we missed the chances we got.” Getty Images
Cleared to play after an injury on Thursday, he’s lacking match fitness and it showed. A fit Pedri will help a Barcelona side who’ve missed him and will continue to miss Gavi. “We played the worst pos
Anonymous and outshone by Kroos in a new low for Barcelona coach Xavi. Couldn’t cut out the balls to Bellingham. Reuters
Sergi Roberto 5/10
Anonymous and outshone by Kroos in a new low for Barcelona coach Xavi. Couldn’t cut out the balls to Bellingham. Reuters
Anonymous and outshone by Kroos in a new low for Barcelona coach Xavi. Couldn’t cut out the balls to Bellingham. Reuters
After a poor start for his team who were 2-0 down inside nine minutes, he helped Barcelona control possession in the first half, yet Madrid were content to counter with devastating effect. Getty Images
Frenkie de Jong 5/10
After a poor start for his team who were 2-0 down inside nine minutes, he helped Barcelona control possession in the first half, yet Madrid were content to counter with devastating effect. Getty Images
After a poor start for his team who were 2-0 down inside nine minutes, he helped Barcelona control possession in the first half, yet Madrid were content to counter with devastating effect. Getty Image
Outshone by his opponents who dazzled in white. Was out of position as Carvajal set up Rodrygo to score. Needs must means he’s played as a deep-lying playmaker in a side missing Sergio Busquets, yet he’s most effective further forward. Getty Images
Ilkay Gundogan 5/10
Outshone by his opponents who dazzled in white. Was out of position as Carvajal set up Rodrygo to score. Needs must means he’s played as a deep-lying playmaker in a side missing Sergio Busquets, yet he’s most effective further forward. Getty Images
Outshone by his opponents who dazzled in white. Was out of position as Carvajal set up Rodrygo to score. Needs must means he’s played as a deep-lying playmaker in a side missing Sergio Busquets, yet h
Was unfortunate not to score his side’s first goal but Lunin saved. Hit the woodwork but then Madrid scored four against Barca for the second time in three clasicos and Barcelona’s strikers are struggling to score. AFP
Ferran Torres 6/10
Was unfortunate not to score his side’s first goal but Lunin saved. Hit the woodwork but then Madrid scored four against Barca for the second time in three clasicos and Barcelona’s strikers are struggling to score. AFP
Was unfortunate not to score his side’s first goal but Lunin saved. Hit the woodwork but then Madrid scored four against Barca for the second time in three clasicos and Barcelona’s strikers are strugg
Still not at his best, but his low 33rd-minute effort from outside the area was Barcelona’s best moment of the game. Reuters
Robert Lewandowski 6/10
Still not at his best, but his low 33rd-minute effort from outside the area was Barcelona’s best moment of the game. Reuters
Still not at his best, but his low 33rd-minute effort from outside the area was Barcelona’s best moment of the game. Reuters
SUBS: (Roberto 61') Improved Barca but not by much. EPA
Lamine Yamal 6/10
SUBS: (Roberto 61') Improved Barca but not by much. EPA
SUBS: (Roberto 61') Improved Barca but not by much. EPA
(Ferran 61') Showed energy as he ran towards goal, past two Madrid players and got a shot on target after 80. Scythed by Rudiger after the Portuguese had turned him – and he was rightly booked; Fermin Lopez: 5/10 (Pedri 61'). Getty Images
Joao Felix 6/10
(Ferran 61') Showed energy as he ran towards goal, past two Madrid players and got a shot on target after 80. Scythed by Rudiger after the Portuguese had turned him – and he was rightly booked; Fermin Lopez: 5/10 (Pedri 61'). Getty Images
(Ferran 61') Showed energy as he ran towards goal, past two Madrid players and got a shot on target after 80. Scythed by Rudiger after the Portuguese had turned him – and he was rightly booked; Fermin