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Player Ratings: Atalanta 2-3 Real Madrid; 2024 UEFA Champions League

_Full match player ratings below:_

**Thibaut Courtois—8:** Despite conceding two goals, Courtois did well facing a number of shots (7 saves total), with 3 from inside the box.

**Lucas Vazquez—5.5:** Adama Lookman got the better of Vazquez and scored Atalanta’s second goal by taking the fullback on 1v1 inside the box.

**Tchouameni—5.5:** Looked like a midfielder playing center back when conceding the penalty—a needless foul inside the box. Like Rudiger, he was great defending crosses and winning headed clearances inside the eighteen.

**Rudiger—7:** Crucial with his box defending, but nearly lost concentration in the final minute of the game, overcommitting on a cross and leaving Retegui with a free shot on goal.

**Fran Garcia—6:** Did not get forward as often as he normally does but put in a defensive shift against Bellanova, Djimsiti, and Pasalic.

**Dani Ceballos—8:** Another strong performance in the middle of midfield. Constantly worked without the ball to close gaps. His defensive numbers stood out: won 7/11 ground duels, had 4 clearances, 8 recoveries (team high), 2 interceptions, 2 completed tackles, and was fouled 5 times, helping Madrid get out of pressure.

**Fede Valverde—6:** Sat the deepest of the midfielders and put in a disciplined tactical shift.

**Brahim—8:** Ran tirelessly all night long. Put in a massive defensive shift down the right flank. Missed a good opportunity inside the box after Atalanta’s goalkeeper parried a Vinicius cross right to the Moroccan’s feet.

**Jude Bellingham—9:** Made countless runs from his attacking midfield position to stretch the Atalanta backline. Dragged the Italian side’s man-marking scheme out of shape with his movement. Popped up in dangerous areas as a #10. Kept his goal-scoring streak alive with a brilliant piece of 1v1 play against De Roon, smashing his left-footed shot past the keeper. Once again, did a little bit of everything—offensively and defensively.

**Vinicius Junior—8:** The Brazilian made an early return from his injury and was immediately thrust into the lineup. His individual quality was a nightmare for Atalanta’s system. Found the back of the net with an astute one-touch finish inside the box after an errant pass deflected in his direction.

**Kylian Mbappe—7:** Scored a goal worthy of his world-class quality. One body movement and touch to deceive the defender and a clinical finish inside the box. Was substituted off with an injury in the first half.

**Substitutions:**

**Rodrygo—6:** Replaced Kylian Mbappe in the first half and did not look 100% fit. Rarely saw the Brazilian attempt an all-out sprint. Was played through by Bellingham in the second half, but his shot was directly at the keeper.

**Luka Modric—5:** Some misplaced passes late in the game led to Atalanta counterattacks against tired Madrid legs.

**Raul Asencio—5:** Played right back for the final 10 minutes of the game, pushing Lucas to right midfield. A few heavy touches with his limited involvement.

**Arda Guler—N/A:** 87th-minute substitution for Jude Bellingham.

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