Leganes 0-3 Real Madrid: Los Blancos' Player Ratings as Valverde and Vinicius put in strong displays in routine win | LaLiga 2024-25

Real Madrid secured a comfortable 3-0 win away at Leganes at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque in LaLiga on Sunday, November 24. The result sees the visitors move to 30 points from 13 games, while the hosts remain a lowly 14th with 14 points from 14 games.

Real Madrid made a dominant start to the game in terms of keeping possession and creating chances. They pushed Leganes back into their own half with 68% of the ball in the first period, but had to wait until late in the first period to break the deadlock. With the teams still goalless approaching the interval, Vinicius Junior assisted Kylian Mbappe for 1-0 after 43 minutes.

Los Blancos attempted a total of seven shots in the first half, with four of those on target. Their midfielders Eduardo Camavinga and Dani Ceballos did well to help retain possession to keep Leganes out of the contest. In doing so, Real Madrid looked comfortable and prevented any shots on target from their hosts despite two attempts.

The visitors carried a slender one-goal advantage into the break.

The second half saw both Borja Jimenez and Carlo Ancelotti turn to their respective benches as they looked to change the course of the game. However, Real Madrid struck a second and decisive blow to Leganes shortly after the hour-mark. This time it was captain Federico Valverde, who despite being played out of position, got on the end of Arda Guler's assist for 2-0.

Jude Bellingham then put the icing on the cake as he made it 3-0 to Real Madrid after 85 minutes. Leganes looked hapless in the second half and could only match their first-half showing. They attempted two second-half shots as well, but neither were on target as Thibaut Courtois was handed an easy clean sheet.

Los Blancos held on to secure the win and the clean sheet as they maintain pace with runaway LaLiga leaders Barcelona. On that note, let's take a look at the visitors' player ratings.

Real Madrid Player Ratings

Thibaut Courtois - 7/10

Courtois did not face a single shot on target from Leganes, but played four long balls to open up the play for Real Madrid.

Federico Valverde - 9/10

Valverde scored a good goal in the second half to make it 2-0. He passed the ball with 94% accuracy, including one key pass. He also won two duels, making four clearances and three interceptions.

Raul Asencio - 7/10

Asencio won seven duels in defence, making five clearances as well. He also played one key pass.

Antonio Rudiger - 7.5/10

Rudiger put in another solid defensive performance for Real Madrid, winning five duels, making four clearances and one interception as well.

Fran Garcia - 7/10

Garcia made two interceptions and one clearance in defence. He also played one key pass.

Arda Guler - 8/10

Guler had a great game on the right flank for Real Madrid. He passed the ball with 93% accuracy, including two key passes, which had one assist as well. He attempted five shots, with three on target. Guler also completed all four dribbles and won six duels.

Eduardo Camavinga - 7/10

Camavinga passed the ball with 90% accuracy, including one key pass. He also won two duels and made two interceptions.

Dani Ceballos - 7.5/10

The Spaniard had a composed outing for Real Madrid. He passed the ball with 95% accuracy and also won eight of 10 duels in midfield.

Jude Bellingham - 8/10

Bellingham had a great game and topped it off with a goal to make it 3-0 in the 85th minute. He passed the ball with 88% accuracy, including one key pass. He also won seven duels.

Vinicius Junior - 8.5/10

Vinicius played five key passes, including an assist for his team's first goal in the first half. The Brazilian also won 10 duels and completed five dribbles.

Kylian Mbappe - 8/10

Mbappe scored Real's first goal of the night with a good finish. He also won five duels in a good performance.

Substitutes

Brahim Diaz - 6.5/10

Diaz replaced Guler in the second period but could not make much of an impact after coming on.

Luka Modric & Endrick - N/A

The pair played less than 10 minutes apiece and hence do not warrant a rating.

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