Player ratings: Real Madrid beat Alaves 5-0 at the Bernabéu

Real Madrid cruised to a 5-0 victory over Alaves, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive resilience. The match was marked by several key moments that highlighted Madrid’s superiority.

1. 10′ – Goal by Bellingham: Jude Bellingham opened the scoring with a fortuitous volley that looped over the Alaves goalkeeper, marking his impact on the game early on.
2. 27′ – Vinicius Doubles the Lead: Vinicius Junior extended Madrid’s lead with a clinical finish from close range, capitalizing on a precise pass from Camavinga after a well-executed team move.
3. 45′ – Valverde’s Thunderous Strike: Federico Valverde unleashed a powerful shot into the top corner to make it 3-0 just before halftime, further asserting Madrid’s dominance.
4. 69′ – Vinicius Completes Brace: Vinicius secured his brace with a superb goal, latching onto a through-ball from Bellingham and finishing confidently to put Madrid 4-0 ahead.
5. 81′ – Guler Adds the Fifth: Arda Guler made it 5-0 with a composed finish, capitalizing on a rebound to further emphasize Madrid’s superiority.

Throughout the match, Thibaut Courtois made crucial saves to maintain Madrid’s clean sheet, while Toni Kroos orchestrated play with his precise passing.

Real Madrid’s comprehensive victory showcased their quality and depth, setting a strong precedent as they prepare for future challenges.

Real Madrid Player Ratings:

GK: Thibaut Courtois – 8/10: Far busier than he will have expected to be but rose to every challenge laid down to him. Some big saves to keep Madrid in control.

RB: Dani Carvajal – 7/10: Collected long ball after long ball from Kroos to help Madrid advance up the field. Always available for his teammates.

CB: Eder Militao – 6/10: Didn’t always look comfortable at the back but is clearly still working his way back to full fitness.

CB: Nacho Fernandez – 6/10: Tried to limit the space available to Alaves but was left chasing shadows on occasion.

LB: Ferland Mendy – 6/10: Dovetailed fairly well with Bellingham and Vinicius down the left side of the pitch without ever really needing to step up to the next gear.

DM: Toni Kroos – 8/10: Dictated play with a series of sensational passes, including a glorious ball for Bellingham’s opening goal.

DM: Eduardo Camavinga – 8/10: Roared around with sensational energy which seemed to allow him to cover every blade of grass. Great in the tackle and even popped up with an assist.

RM: Federico Valverde – 7/10: Typical energy down the right helped Madrid keep pushing forward. Lashed his goal into the top corner with real power.

AM: Jude Bellingham – 9/10: May not have meant his goal but definitely meant his two assists. A really impactful performance with his family watching in the stands.

LM: Vinicius Junior – 9/10: A relentless force down the left wing. Always tried to get in behind and deserved his goals.

ST: Rodrygo – 6/10: Some dangerous moments in possession but was usually playing third-fiddle to Vinicius and Bellingham.

Substitutes:

SUB: Arda Guler (62′ for Camavinga) – 7/10

SUB: Antonio Rudiger (72′ for Militao) – 6/10

SUB: Dani Ceballos (72′ for Kroos) – 6/10

Subs not used: Andriy Lunin (GK), Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK), Lucas Vazquez, Fran Garcia, Luka Modric, Mario Martin, Joselu, Brahim Diaz

Manager: Carlo Ancelotti – 6/10 – Madrid were definitely a little shaky at the back and had to rely on the individual quality of their forwards to make this look as easy at is was, although Ancelotti’s setup did play a part.

Player of the match – Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)