Real Madrid
Kiko Casilla ( 5/10)
Casilla was almost a spectator for a better part of the first half. He should've done better to stop the left-footed strike from Tana late in the first half. He was slow in the build-up to the second goal and should’ve reacted faster to close down Araujo.
Raphael Varane ( 7/10)
Varane was a dominating presence in the air and was solid in the back. He compensated for his captain’s sloppy performance and carried out his defensive duties efficiently.
Sergio Ramos (5 /10)
Ramos was sloppy in the back in the first half and left Tana unmarked who did the most of the opportunity and scored the equalizer. He had many nervy moments in the second half and the Captain must improve his performance before the mid-week fixture against Dortmund.
Nacho (6 /10)
With Marcelo out injured,Nacho started the game as Left-back and created Madrid’s first goal after making a superb run into the 6-yard box.His shot was saved by the Palmas keeper but Asensio did no mistake on the rebound to head the ball home.
Dani Carvajal ( 7/10)
Carvajal often found himself in the opposition half throughout the game and linked up well with Gareth Bale. He was solid defensively and did not allow Roque or Castellano to venture forward
Toni Kroos ( 7.5/10)
Kroos had a decent game in the middle of the park. He did well in his defensive duties and made some crucial tackles. His long balls often troubled the Palmas defense.
Luka Modric ( 7 /10)
After being rested for the midweek game against Villarreal,Luka Modric returned to the starting XI. He dictated the game in the midfield and provided crucial balls on either side of the pitch. His ambitious long-range effort late in the second half was saved by Varas.
Marco Asensio ( 7/10)
Asensio was a genuine threat on the left and opened the scoring for Madrid in 33rd minute after capitalizing on the rebound of Nacho’s shot. He was allowed to roam freely on the center of the pitch and was left unmarked when he scored the opener. He was replaced by Benzema midway in the second half.
Alvaro Morata (6.5 /10)
Morata started the game up front instead of Karim Benzema. He almost opened the scoring in the 8th minute but his free header was saved by Varas. He had a good second half but failed to score any goal.
Cristiano Ronaldo (6/10)
Ronaldo had an average game and looked far from hundred percent.Ronaldo missed an easy chance early in the first half after he failed to control a superb pass from Morata.He was better in the second half and provided the assist to Benzema’s goal. He was subbed off in the 72nd minute and Madrid will be expecting a much better performance from him against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League
Gareth Bale ( 7/10)
Bale was a constant threat on the right side and gave Castellano a hard time. Varas somehow managed to save Bale’s shot late in the first half.His dribbled past his marker on many occasions and put some decent balls in the box.
Substitutes :
Karim Benzema ( 7/10) – Benzema almost put Real in front just seconds after coming on in the second half but Varas made a good save in the end. Minutes later he capitalized on the rebound after a shot from Cristiano Ronaldo fell into his feet and the Frenchman calmly put the ball at the back of the net. He had a good chance late in the second half but couldn't keep his shot on the target.
Lucas Vasquez ( 5/10) Vasquez replaced Ronaldo in the second half. He did little to influence the game and failed to make any impact.
Isco (6 /10) – Isco came in the 80th minute to replace Morata. He had a great chance to seal the game late in the stoppage time but failed to keep his header down.
