Real Madrid
Keylor Navas – 7/10
Made a couple of smart saves in instances where Celta Vigo were very much looking like scoring and unsettling Real Madrid’s composure a little. Another confident performance from the ex-Levante shot-stopper.
Danilo – 6/10
Did struggle against Sisto early in the game, with the Danish youngster giving him twisted blood at times. Rode out a slow start, however, to put in a fairly solid and complete performance, even if his quality further forward let him down overall.
Sergio Ramos – 6/10
Perhaps a little fortunate to not give away a clumsy penalty for a challenge on Iago Aspas, with the Spain international being a little bit rash and poor with his positioning on the night. In the end, no harm was done, but if Real Madrid had imploded in Galicia, their captain would have had some questions to answer.
Raphael Varane – 7/10
Never looked concerned and was always calm in possession. His frame and brute strength armed him well to deal with Guidetti, who likes to have a lot of the ball played into his with his back to goal. Fairly strong in the air, too.
Marcelo – 7/10
Provided a brilliant assist for Benzema’s goal, getting down the outside on the left incisively to cut back a dangerous ball from the byline. Dealt well with Hugo Mallo and Iago Aspas’ combination play down Celta’s right, too.
Toni Kroos – 7.5/10
Sealed the win with a goal in successive games for Real Madrid, the first time that he has pulled off such a feat for Los Blancos. Diligent with his defensive work and also very keen to go for the jugular on the counter, with it paying off late on.
Casemiro – 6.5/10
Picked up a booking, as usual, but the Brazilian midfielder was solid if not unspectacular in his role of providing the balance in midfield. Added some bite into a defensive unit that was asked its fair share of questions over the first 60 minutes.
Luka Modric – 7.5/10
Another effortlessly solid performance from the Croatia international, who was calm and composed in possession but similarly keen to drive forward and beat players when the opportunity arose. Balanced and mature showing.
Isco – 7.5/10
Drifted around dangerously in his free role, peeling off the flank to occupy whichever dangerous space he believes to be the most advantageous. His run in behind his man was key in the build-up to the first goal, allowing for Marcelo to look down the line.
Karim Benzema – 7.5/10
Tapped home a finish from a few yards out to make it 3-0, but generally looked to try and link up play and then move the ball on. Didn’t have a lot of chances of his own, as Roncaglia and Cabral watched the Frenchman very closely indeed. Denied once by Sergio Alvarez, too, when he should have scored.
Cristiano Ronaldo – 8
Scored twice, with his first being a fantastically struck finish. Took his chances clinically, for the most part, but did spurn the chance to bag his hat-trick after being a touch cocky in the opposition penalty box. Dangerous with his movement and is a real threat as a number nine.
Substitutes
Mateo Kovacic – 6/10
Introduced with 20 minutes to go for the booked Casemiro, slotting into his role and seeing out the game in rather simple and composed fashion. Continues to be a very useful squad player.
Lucas Vazquez – 6/10
Freshened things up on the right-hand side of midfield, to give Real Madrid a bit more a solid midfield five when they were out of possession and looking to see out a good away result.
Marco Asensio – 6/10
Introduced for the last five minutes, but was keen to try and get on the ball as much as possible. Didn’t have time to make too much of an impact, however.
