Match player ratings are as follows:
Thibaut Courtois—7: Courtois was heavily involved, with 55 touches compared to Mbappe’s 44, as a result of Atalanta’s high pressing strategy. His presence on the ball helped Madrid gain an edge in possession, although some of his long passes were inaccurate. He made a spectacular save from a Pasalic header early in the second half.
Dani Carvajal—7.5: In his first match back, Carvajal seamlessly continued his strong form. He frequently made central runs and altered his position to assist in build-up play. His tactical fouls were effective in halting Atalanta’s counter-attacks.
Eder Militao—7: Militao made crucial challenges to regain possession during critical moments for Atalanta.
Toni Rudiger—7: Rudiger executed a vital recovery run just before halftime, preventing Lookman from having a one-on-one opportunity against Courtois.
Ferland Mendy—7: Mendy faced challenges from Zappacosta and Charles De Ketelaere due to their dynamic movement. He performed well defensively and was proactive in winning the ball back high up the pitch.
Tchouameni—6: Tchouameni struggled in the first half, often straying from his position and overextending himself. However, he significantly improved after the break by staying closer to the back four.
Fede Valverde—7: Valverde had a mix of strong and weak moments—he engaged in duels that led to scoring chances but also had some difficulties with deep passing under pressure. He found good positions in the box, scoring the opening goal.
Jude Bellingham—9: Bellingham showed an outstanding performance, demonstrating excellent ability to evade defenders and cover extensive ground in midfield. Despite the team’s disorganization, he found several goal-scoring opportunities and provided a perfect pass to Mbappe for an assist.
Vinicius Junior—7: Although his final ball was inconsistent and he faced some challenges, Vinicius produced a key moment that led to Valverde’s goal. He remained influential, even when not at his best.
Rodrygo—6.5: Primarily playing on the right, Rodrygo occasionally switched positions with Mbappe and Vinicius. His best chance of the first half hit the crossbar. He contributed to Madrid’s second goal with a challenge that led to a pass for Vinicius.
Kylian Mbappe—6: While he showcased his talent, Mbappe had to spend much of the first half with his back to the goal. In the second half, he immediately made an impact with a shot and a pass to Bellingham. Although he fluctuated in his involvement, he scored thanks to a setup from Bellingham.
Substitutions:
Brahim Diaz—7: Diaz was impressive in finding space and connecting passes.
Luka Modric—7: Modric executed his passes precisely, adding quality to Madrid’s play.
Arda Guler / Dani Ceballos / Lucas Vazquez—N/A: These substitutions were made in the 89th minute to manage the game’s conclusion.