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Real Madrid
Keylor Navas - 5/10
Made a terrible error for the Real Sociedad equaliser, failing to get low down quickly enough to parry a low shot from Kevin Rodrigues. After that, he recovered, with not a great deal to do.
Dani Carvajal - 6/10
Wasn’t asked a great deal defensively, with Kevin spending the majority of his time pegged back after a hectic start. Dealt well with Januzaj, largely, using his physicality to his advantage.
Sergio Ramos - 6/10
His build-up play was key for Borja Mayoral’s first goal of the night. A constant aerial presence in both penalty areas, with Willian Jose having a very tough night against the Real Madrid skipper.
Raphael Varane - 6/10
A comfortable evening for the Frenchman, who enjoyed playing with the majority of the game ahead of him. Real Sociedad didn’t get in behind him all too much, or find Willian Jose in the air.
Theo Hernandez - 6/10
Was tested regularly by the terrier-like presence of Odriozola, but Theo used his size well to ensure that the Basque wing back struggled to get the wrong side of him. Didn’t offer much offensively, but was solid at the back.
Luka Modric - 7/10
Controlled proceedings in midfield, sitting quite deep to allow for the likes of Isco and Marco Asensio to take up advanced positions. Calm and composed in possession as always, providing another consistent showing.
Casemiro - 7/10
Was fortunate to escape the first half without a booking at Anoeta, and was in the thick of it whenever asked to cover across to try and slow or stop a Real Sociedad break. Did a good job of breaking up play.
Isco - 8/10
Floated about in midfield, finding pockets of space to cause problems for a Real Sociedad team that tend to leave themselves fairly open in between the lines. Provided a gorgeous assist for Bale’s goal.
Marco Asensio - 8/10
Saw a great finish ruled out for Bale being offside in the build up, which would have capped another exciting showing. Keen to drive with the ball at pace, causing all kinds of issues whenever La Real were caught high upfield.
Gareth Bale - 7/10
Clipped a lovely finish over the advancing body of Rulli to give his confidence a much-needed boost, but otherwise, the Welshman was fairly anonymous. Still looks to be an odd one out in the Real Madrid attack.
Borja Mayoral - 8/10
Poked home the opening goal of the evening for Real Madrid, before a great run from the young striker resulted in a cross that Kevin Rodrigues poked into his own goal. Missed another good chance, but stepped into the Benzema void brilliantly.
Substitutes
Lucas Vazquez - 6/10
Denied at the near post by Rulli late on, with the former Espanyol winger determined to make an impact with his energy and running whenever injected into contests as a substitute.
Dani Ceballos - 5/10
Given a late run, after picking up a knock in Real Madrid’s final training session before their game at the Anoeta. Didn’t see too much of the ball in advanced areas.
Nacho - 5/10
Slotted in for the last few minutes in the Basque Country without incident.
