Real Madrid
Keylor Navas – 5/10
If you need an example as to why Madrid are keen on a new goalkeeper, watch a repeat of last night’s game. Unlike Neuer, Navas was a constant woe for Madrid last night and looked relatively shaky in possession or whenever tested.
Dani Carvajal – 7/10
Not mentioned during the game, and indeed went under the radar, but Carvajal marshalled Ribery throughout the contest without receiving much support from the players more forward positioned than him. Arguably Madrid’s best player last night.
Nacho – 5/10
Poor once again and allowed the Munich attackers too much room for the first goal. Certainly not the defender Zidane should consider replacing Pepe with.
Sergio Ramos – 5/10
As mentioned regarding Nacho, Ramos has looked a shadow of himself at times this season without Pepe, and alongside Nacho, he looked far from the world-class player he has proved himself to be. Looked the only real leader for Madrid last night under pressure, however.
Marcelo – 7/10
As mentioned, the battle of the two best left-backs was narrowly won by Alaba considering his side’s performance. Going forward, Marcelo was unable to get out of his own half at times, but he remained defensively solid nonetheless. The second half saw Marcelo cause the Munich backline some serious worrying moments.
Toni Kroos – 6/10
A tough return to the club that paved the path for such a successful career. Despite his recent run of form, Kroos was totally outclassed by Munich’s red-hot midfield. He failed to have a major impact on proceedings.
Luka Modric – 7/10
Unlike Alonso, Modric hasn’t aged as well as his former team-mate. Nonetheless, he was the constant link between Madrid and their front-three. Unfortunately for him, Thiago outshined him throughout the contest.
Casemiro – 5/10
Tasked with the same mission as Vidal, it was the Chilean who walked away from the contest out mastering the Brazilian midfielder. Casemiro was chasing shadows for the entire first-half but was fortunate to have walked away without injury following a collision just before half-time. Certainly not Madrid’s worst player on the night.
Gareth Bale – 5/10
Bale has struggled to recapture form following his return from injury, and the Welsh wonder failed to really test Alaba on the right of Bayern’s defence. Madrid will need him for the second leg desperately.
Cristiano Ronaldo – 8/10
Is the age of Messi and Ronaldo dominating European football coming to an end? A question to make the mind ponder, but on last night’s evidence, would you be wrong to agree? Nonetheless, his finishes would have any doubters of his game looking increasingly stupid.
Karim Benzema – 3/10
The France international nearly gave Madrid the lead only for Neuer to deny him with a world class save. Almost close to nothing regarding his impact on the match.
Substitutes
Marco Asensio – 6/10
Performed significantly better than Bale in less than 30 minutes and provided an unbelievable pass for Ronaldo’s second goal.
James Rodriguez – N/A
Matteo Kovacic – N/A
