⚔️🔥Real Madrid vs Las Palmas: The fantastic ratings of the Madrid players after the 4-1

Real Madrid showed no mercy against Las Palmas this Sunday. In the 20th round of La Liga at the Santiago Bernabéu, Kylian Mbappé (with a brace) and his teammates (Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo) thrashed the opposition 4-1 to reclaim the top spot in La Liga with 46 points.

Match Ratings

Thibaut Courtois (6)

Caught off guard early on by Fabio Silva’s goal at the 28th second, the Madrid goalkeeper wasn’t troubled thereafter. With his teammates stepping up and delivering an overall solid performance, Courtois had little to do. It was a calm game, with nothing noteworthy from the Belgian international, who can now look forward to returning to the national team following their change in management.

Antonio Rüdiger (6.5)

A solid performance from the Madrid defensive rock. Aside from his failure to intercept the cross that led to Las Palmas’ goal, Rüdiger delivered a strong display overall until he was substituted late in the game for the returning David Alaba, who is finally back in action.

Raúl Asensio (6.5)

Another impressive outing for Asensio. Once again starting in the heart of Madrid’s defence, the 21-year-old made effective tackles to neutralise potential threats. Always willing to contest duels, he redeemed himself after Thursday’s Copa del Rey misstep. Offensively, he provided excellent passes, particularly to Bellingham in the second half. The young Spanish talent is making a strong case for a starting spot in Wednesday’s Champions League clash against RB Salzburg.

Fran García (6.5)

A consistent performance from the Spanish left-back. In his second consecutive start after Thursday’s Copa del Rey match, Fran García continued to impress. While his absence during the 26th-second cross that led to a goal was notable, the 25-year-old generally delivered a solid display. As usual, he contributed significantly in attack with his relentless runs forward.

Lucas Vázquez (6)

Defensively, it was once again underwhelming. Repositioned as a defender in recent seasons, the Spanish right-back again struggled to meet expectations in defence. Missing from the opening goal scored by Las Palmas, Vázquez has yet to alleviate concerns about the team’s defensive frailties. However, he showcased his attacking qualities on Sunday against the visiting side.

Dani Ceballos (6.5)

A good performance from the Spanish midfielder. Vital in build-up play, Ceballos controlled the midfield well against his opponents. There isn’t much else to add about the former Arsenal player.

Federico Valverde (6)

LAS PALMAS, SPAIN – AUGUST 29: Federico Valverde of Real Madrid is challenged by Kirian Rodriguez of UD Las Palmas during the La Liga match between UD Las Palmas and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Gran Canaria on August 29, 2024 in Las Palmas, Spain. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

He was the least impactful player on Sunday. Likely fatigued from the demanding fixture schedule, Valverde didn’t perform to his usual standards. Positioned deeper on the pitch, the Uruguayan midfielder played a minor role, helping to fill gaps and provide numerical superiority. No major criticism for Ancelotti’s reliable workhorse, who always steps up when needed.

Jude Bellingham (7)

A strong performance from the English midfielder. As always, Bellingham was everywhere, contributing significantly to his team’s efforts. Everything seems to be going well for him.

Brahim Diaz (7)

An excellent game for the Moroccan player. After missing a clear chance early on, Brahim delivered an outstanding performance. Energetic and unpredictable, he posed constant problems for the Las Palmas defenders. With a goal to his name, Diaz definitely made a statement.

Rodrygo Goes (8)

What a game from the Brazilian forward! On fire from the start, Rodrygo tormented the Las Palmas players. His skilful dribble earned the penalty that Mbappé converted for the equaliser. His goal capped off a brilliant display on Sunday.

Kylian Mbappé (9)

Mbappé is well and truly back. Unstoppable in recent weeks, the French striker delivered another exceptional performance this Sunday. With a brace and an additional goal narrowly ruled out for offside, KM9 brought joy to Madrid fans. His performance was faultless, and he was deservedly the man of the match.