Luka Jovic excelled as Real Madrid took a very important victory at Real Sociedad’s home on Saturday night. The match went quite well but performing so well against such a great team like Sociedad is never an easy thing. Courtois, Militao, Modric and Vinicius were the best performers as Benzema was forced to leave the pitch after feeling discomfort. He was replaced by an unstoppable Jovic who made the most out of this golden chance and assissted then scored to put Madrid in the advantage of two goals at the beginning of the 2nd half. Below are the player ratings:
Starting XI:
Thibaut Courtois: 8.0
The Belgian was never tested — not a single save had to be made. Had a couple of important high claims from crosses and a clearing punch to ward off any danger from an Isak opportunity.
Dani Carvajal: 7.0
Oyarzabal was non-existent in this match and even Alexander Isak lost out in some physical duels with Dani Carvajal.
Eder Militao: 8.5
The Brazilian’s best ever performance in a Real Madrid shirt. Crucial interventions, well-timed tackles, crisp distribution, goal denying clearances — Militao had a bit of everything in this game. In total, 10 clearances, 2 blocks, 2 interceptions, 5 tackles, 3 aerial duels won, and 1 big chance created for Vinicius Junior in the second half. The most expensive defender in Real Madrid’s history is beginning to look like a bargain.
David Alaba: 7.0
If there was a match where his aerial ability would have been tested, it was against Real Sociedad with both Isak and Sorloth starting up front. Alaba and Militao dealt with everything that came their way with ease.
Ferland Mendy: 7.0
Adnan Januzaj, Isak, Sorloth — it did not matter who it was, no one had success running at Mendy.
Casemiro: 6.0
A solid job in the base of midfield, had a few poor passes but managed the game well and was substituted off to avoid any suspension for the Atletico match.
Toni Kroos: 7.5
He makes it all look so effortless, the German midfielder was at his consistent high level.
Luka Modric: 7.0
At 36-years-old, the Croatian is showing no signs of slowing down. Like Kroos, put in a consistent performance.
Rodrygo: 5.0
Struggled to get the better of Diego Rico, who is usually a weak link in the La Real backline. Did have some good combinations with Vinicius Junior.
Vinicius Junior: 8.5
Absolutely unplayable at the moment, he scored the opener and nearly had the third to sentence the game after a great through ball from Eder Militao. We are running out of superlatives to describe the season Vinicius Junior is producing.
Karim Benzema: N/A
Pulled up with an injury in the 17th minute and had to be replaced.
Subs:
Luka Jovic: 9.
Giving Luka Jovic a great rating because he showed that besides the difficulties the squad can count on him. The Serbian has been subject to endless dismissal of his talent, but he silenced the naysayers tonight with a goal and a brilliant assist. Could this be the start of Luka Jovic’s Real Madrid career?
Eduardo Camavinga: 7.0
Replaced Casemiro as a defensive midfielder and was not afraid to get stuck into a number of tackles. Highlight moment came late in the second half when he denied Real Sociedad with a clean but crunching slide tackle inside Real Madrid’s box.
Fede Valverde: 6.0
Replaced Toni Kroos and showed off some of his ball progressing ability. Also covered for Camavinga in a defensive midfield role when the Frenchman was caught higher up the field.
Marco Asensio: 5.0
Led one important attack opportunity, but maybe choose the wrong pass in the final phase of the counter with a ball out wide to Fede on the left rather than Jovic’s run through the middle.
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