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Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 win against Barcelona in LaLiga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, April 21.
Los Blancos entered this contest on the back of a good run of form. They were unbeaten in their seven games across competitions leading up to this one. In that time, they secured five wins and two draws.
Their last game saw Real defeat Manchester City 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after the tie was 4-4 on aggregate. Carlo Ancelotti made a couple of changes to the lineup that played that game.
Real Madrid made a decent start to the contest and looked to attack from the start. However, they found themselves chasing the game after just six minutes on the clock. Raphinha provided an assist for Andreas Christensen to convert as Barcelona were 1-0 up. Their advantage lasted just 12 minutes though, as Pau Cubarsi fouled Lucas Vazquez and conceded a penalty.
Vinicius Junior stepped up and made no mistake as he brought Real Madrid on level terms. Los Blancos had two other shots on target apart from their goal but failed to add to their tally. Barcelona, too, had similar stats but were unable to score as the teams were tied 1-1 at half-time.
The second half saw Real Madrid take a slight back seat as they allowed Barcelona to come onto them, hoping to break forward on the counter. This meant they saw just 41% of the ball in the second half. However, Los Blancos still looked dangerous in the final third as they attempted eight shots with five of those on target.
Barcelona grabbed the lead in the 69th minute via Fermin Lopez but it lasted for merely four minutes. Vinicius turned provider and assisted Lucas Vazquez for him to score Real Madrid's second goal to make it 2-2 after 73 minutes. The game got slightly heated towards the end as players from both sides picked up bookings.
However, Real Madrid won the game at the death courtesy of Jude Bellingham's 91st minute goal. That said, let's take a look at the hosts' player ratings.
Real Madrid Player Ratings
Andriy Lunin - 7/10
Lunin made four saves in the game and also played one key pass and five long balls.
Lucas Vazquez - 9/10
Vazquez was by far the best player on the pitch for Real Madrid. He earned the penalty which Vinicius scored from, scored a goal himself in the second half and then assisted Bellingham's winner. Vazquez also won nine duels and made four tackles.
Aurelien Tchouameni - 7/10
Tchouameni had a solid game at the back as he won four duels, making three clearances and two tackles. He also played three long balls.
Antonio Rudiger - 6.5/10
Rudiger had a decent game in defence as he won two duels and made three clearances.
Eduardo Camavinga - 6.5/10
Camavinga had a good game on the left flank but was booked for a foul in the first half.
Federico Valverde - 7/10
Valverde played well on the right side of Real Madrid's midfield. He passed the ball with 92% accuracy, including one key pass and four long balls. He also won one duel and made five clearances.
Toni Kroos - 7/10
Kroos distributed the ball with 98% accuracy, including one key pass and three long balls. He also won two duels and made two clearances.
Luka Modric - 7/10
Modric had a solid game in midfield for Real Madrid. He passed the ball with 89% accuracy, including one key pass and five long balls. He also won four duels.
Jude Bellingham - 8.5/10
Bellingham had a great game as he scored the winning goal for Real Madrid in the 91st minute. He passed the ball with 96% accuracy, including two key passes and three long balls. He also won eight duels and completed two dribbles.
Vinicius Junior - 8/10
Vinicius scored his side's first goal from the penalty spot. He also attempted five more shots apart from his goal, but hit the target just once. Vini Jr. also won three duels and played two key passes, including an assist for Vazquez's goal.
Rodrygo - 6.5/10
Rodrygo had a decent game up front.
Substitutes
Fran Garcia - 6.5/10
Garcia replaced Camavinga and played well.
Brahim Diaz - 6.5/10
Diaz replaced Kroos and put in a good performance for his team.
Eder Militao - 6.5/10
Militao was brought on to bring defensive solidity to his team and he did just that.
Joselu - 6.5/10
Joselu came on in the 82nd minute and put in a good cameo.
