Real Madrid Player Ratings VS Villarreal After Comfortable Win
Real Madrid continued their La Liga title push with an important 2-0 away victory over Villarreal, a result sealed by a second-half double from Kylian Mbappé that sent Los Blancos to the top of the Spanish top flight — at least briefly — and underlined the French forward’s crucial influence in the squad’s attacking output this season.
Despite a relatively uneventful first half where chances were sporadic and neither side dominated possession, Real Madrid showed greater control after the break. Mbappé finally broke the deadlock early in the second half, capitalising on a good attacking move sparked by Vinícius Jr, and later converted a late penalty after being fouled in the box to make the win emphatic.
While the team’s structure wasn’t perfect — Real Madrid allowed Villarreal several promising moments and possession spells — the overall performance was efficient and demonstrated a classic “big game” mentality: take your chances and defend smartly.
Below are the Real Madrid player ratings for this key La Liga fixture.
Thibaut Courtois – 6/10
The experienced Belgian goalkeeper had a relatively quiet evening and wasn’t seriously tested for most of the match. While Villarreal created a few half-chances, Courtois dealt with what came his way without undue pressure and remained composed when called upon.
Federico Valverde – 7/10
Valverde filled in at right-back and delivered a dependable, robust performance. He was disciplined defensively, covered ground intelligently, and offered simple but effective support going forward, helping maintain Madrid’s shape on both phases.
Raul Asencio – 6/10
Playing through fitness concerns, Asencio gave a solid effort amid a tough defensive assignment. He was sound with his positioning and contributed to closing down Villarreal’s attacking outlets, though he wasn’t heavily involved in build-up play.
Dean Huijsen – 7/10
A consistent presence at centre-half, Huijsen won his aerial duels and used his physicality well to disrupt Villarreal’s forwards. His reading of the game helped stop several potential breakthroughs, and he distributed effectively out from the back.
Álvaro Carreras – 7/10
Carreras had a strong defensive showing and also linked well with midfielders during transitions. His ability to read passes and make timely interceptions boosted Real Madrid’s defensive solidity in a game that could easily have swung away without consistency at the back.
Eduardo Camavinga – 6/10
Camavinga started the match cautiously but improved as the game wore on. His ball recovery work and tackling added grit to Real Madrid’s midfield, although he was less influential in creative moments than in recent matches.
Arda Güler – 7/10
Güler’s vision and movement added occasional sharpness to Real Madrid’s attack. He played a few incisive passes and looked comfortable in tight spaces, contributing to the team’s build-up in a role that demanded high tactical awareness.
Jude Bellingham – 6/10
Bellingham put in a mixed performance. He was active in tracking back and helping midfield balance, but the creative output expected from him was more subdued than usual. Still, his work rate and defensive contribution were clear.
Franco Mastantuono – 7/10
Mastantuono’s effort off the flank was impressive; he worked hard to close down spaces and linked well when Real Madrid transitioned forward. His intensity complemented the team’s attacking rhythm.
Kylian Mbappé – 8/10
Man of the match. Mbappé delivered again with two decisive goals after a quiet first half. He showed clinical finishing, composed penalty technique, and a constant threat in behind Villarreal’s defence — exactly the cutting edge Real Madrid needed.
Vinícius Jr – 7/10
Vinícius was lively and creative, his dribbling and direct play helping open up Villarreal’s defence for the first goal. He won fouls in dangerous areas and remained a constant outlet on the left.
Substitutes:
Gonzalo Garcia (N/A) – Little time to significantly impact scoreline.
Brahim Díaz (N/A) – Brief cameo, limited chances to influence match.
Manager – Álvaro Arbeloa – 6/10
The team lacked fluency at times and was shaky in defensive transitions, but the tactical tweaks after half-time worked and led to victory. Madrid’s ability to grind out results in close games remains a strong point under Arbeloa.
