**Thibaut Courtois: 7**
Harsh to blame him for the penalty that Oyarzabal converted. All in all, Courtois only had to make two straightforward saves — but he made them nonetheless.
**Trent Alexander-Arnold: 8.5**
Takes this team to another level. His distribution and composure were incredible tonight. The weight and variety of his passing constantly broke lines. His assist is what broke the deadlock.
**Antonio Rüdiger: 7**
Quiet — which is exactly what you want. Held his line well and covered the right half-space with authority.
**Dean Huijsen: 6**
Still a bit chaotic. Was late committing the foul that led to Real Sociedad’s penalty and looked shaky at times. Improved after switching to right center-back in the second half.
**Álvaro Carreras: 7.5**
Strong ball carrying and good distribution. Also earned an assist. Offered consistent progression down the left.
**Fede Valverde: 9**
A dominant two-way performance, including an absolute golazo. Combined beautifully with Trent and often tucked into right-back seamlessly. Everywhere, as usual.
**Arda Güler: 6.5**
Struggled to influence the game in the final third. Looked gassed late on. His final ball was either off the mark or a beat too late.
**Aurélien Tchouaméni: 8**
Strong defensive display with excellent ball-winning in midfield and solid distribution. Anchored transitions well.
**Eduardo Camavinga: 7.5**
Excellent movement and link-up play in the left half-space with Vinícius, plus some sharp long-range distribution. Slightly late to a couple of challenges but strong overall.
**Gonzalo García: 7**
Great pressing and defensive work rate. Took his goal well. Should’ve scored at least one — maybe two — more with the chances he had.
**Vinícius Jr.: 9**
Gave Jon Aramburu hell all night. Won two penalties and converted both. Relentless, decisive, and devastating.
**Dani Carvajal: 6.5**
Had some good defensive moments. Madrid lost a step when he came on, but that had more to do with Trent going off than Carvajal’s performance.
**David Alaba: 6**
Slow to track his marker despite fresh legs. Lost his man on a cross that nearly led to a goal.
**Brahim Díaz: 6**
Weak on the ball and didn’t provide his usual spark off the bench.
**Dani Ceballos: 6.5**
Solid distribution and control off the bench — did what was asked of him.
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