Real Madrid made it two wins from two in this season’s Champions League with a [convincing victory over Kairat Almaty](https://www.football-espana.net/2025/09/30/kairat-real-madrid-champions-league-report). Here’s how their players fared in Kazakhstan.
Player ratings
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### Thibaut Courtois – 7.5
Very good performance from Real Madrid’s number one, as he made several saves on top of providing the assist for Kylian Mbappe’s second goal.
### Raul Asencio – 6.5
Didn’t have too much to do, but still looked rather uncomfortable out of position.
### Dean Huijsen – 7.5
Rock solid display from Huijsen, who bounced back from the Madrid derby disappointment, where he was way below his best.
### David Alaba – 6.5
Looked shaly at times on his return to the starting line-up.
### Fran Garcia – 7
Involved a lot throughout the 90 minutes.
### Aurelien Tchouameni – 6.5
Struggled to get control of the midfield early on, but got better as the game went on.
### Dani Ceballos – 6.5
Good enough performance from Ceballos in a rare start.
### Franco Mastantuono – 6.5
Cut a frustrated figure on several occasions, but he did win the penalty that allowed Real Madrid to take the lead.
### Arda Guler – 7
Involved a lot, albeit without too much success – but he did get the assist for Mbappe’s third.
### Vinicius Junior – 7
Not at his best, but still a constant danger for the Kairat deserve. Should have got an assist of his own, but for Mbappe missing a guilt-edged chance.
### Kylian Mbappe – 8.5
Another three goals to add to his collection, in what was a typical Mbappe performance. Should have scored more, but he won’t care too much as he walks away with the match ball.
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### Substitutes
### Rodrygo Goes – 7.5
Excellent cameo from Rodrygo, who got one assist and almost had another. Very dangerous on the left flank, and his confidence will be done the world of good with that.
### Brahim Diaz – 6.5
Got a goal deep into stoppage time.
### Eduardo Camavinga – 7
Excellent header for his first goal of the season, in what was a cultured cameo.
### Jude Bellingham – 6
Involved a lot during his short time on the pitch.
### Gonzalo Garcia – 6.5
Assisted the late goal for Brahim.