Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid: Player ratings as Kylian Mbappe misses spot-kick and Los Blancos end unbeaten streak against Reds
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe had a game to forget against Liverpool on Wednesday, November 27, as Los Blancos fell to a 2-0 defeat in the UEFA Champions League. The Reds ended their eight-game winless run against Los Blancos at Anfield.
Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring in the 52nd minute after being set up by Conor Bradley. Los Blancos had a chance to draw level nine minutes later after Lucas Vazquez was brought down in the box, but Kylian Mbappe's effort from the spot was saved.
Liverpool were awarded a penalty in the 70th minute after Ferland Mendy fouled Mohamed Salah in the box, but the Egyptian winger also missed his spot-kick. Cody Gakpo put the final nail in Real Madrid's coffin when he headed in an Andy Robertson cross in the 76th minute to secure the win for Arne Slot's side.
Real Madrid player ratings:
Thibaut Courtois - 6.5/10
The Belgian shot-stopper had a decent game, making five saves from inside the box.
Federico Valverde - 7/10
Playing at right-back due to Los Blancos' injury issues, Valverde put in a solid performance. He completed 90% of his passes and won both the two tackles he attempted in his makeshift position.
Raul Asencio - 7/10
Raul Asencio gave a mixed account of himself in the defeat against Liverpool. He completed 24 passes and won the two tackles he attempted in the game.
Antonio Rudiger- 6/10
The former Chelsea defender did not have his best game for Real Madrid against the Reds. He had 39 touches in the game and failed to make a tackle in his 90 minutes on the pitch.
Ferland Mendy - 5.5/10
Mendy conceded a penalty against Mohamed Salah and was subbed off immediately after the incident. He managed 24 touches in 71 minutes on the pitch and lost three out of five duels.
Eduardo Camavinga - 7.5/10
The French midfielder had a solid game until his 56th-minute withdrawal due to injury. He won the most tackles in the match (3), completed both dribbles he attempted, and completed 93% of his passes.
Luka Modric - 6/10
Modric did not have his best game for Los Blancos, thanks to the host's ability to starve him of possession. He managed only 53 touches in 79 minutes on the pitch.
Jude Bellingham - 6/10
The Englishman was easy to miss in the match and could not help his side wrest back control of the midfield. He completed 33 passes and created two chances, but only managed three touches in the Liverpool box.
Arda Guler - 6/10
The Turkish midfielder was far from impactful for the Spanish giants against Liverpool. He showed decent linkup play with Kylian Mbappe in the first half and took four shots, but none tested the opposition keeper.
Kylian Mbappe - 5/10
Kylian Mbappe was the face of a poor Real Madrid performance, and his missed spot-kick will surely make the headlines. He misplaced six passes and lost eight duels in a poor performance.
Brahim Diaz - 6.5/10
Brahim Diaz had a decent, albeit fruitless, game at Anfield. He made seven recoveries and tested the keeper once, leading the line alongside Kylian Mbappe in the defeat.
Real Madrid Substitutes
Lucas Vazquez - 7.5/10
The veteran defender came on in the second half and was a breath of fresh air. He won a penalty that Kylian Mbappe missed. He won three out of four duels in his time on the pitch.
Dani Ceballos - 6.5/10
The 28-year-old came on for 33 minutes and did not affect the game. He completed all 18 passes he attempted and won one tackle.
Fran Garcia - 6.5/10
The young defender came on for 19 minutes but could not change the game in his time on the pitch.
Endrick - 5/10
The young Brazilian came on late and did not contribute anything to the game besides getting booked with only three touches of the ball to his name.
