Here are the player ratings following the match:
Thibaut Courtois—7: Courtois had an impressive 55 touches during the game, playing a crucial role in possession despite some overhit long balls. He made a standout save from a Pasalic header early in the second half.
Dani Carvajal—7.5: In his return, Carvajal maintained his solid form, making central runs and providing support during build-up play. He effectively executed tactical fouls to disrupt Atalanta’s counterattacks.
Eder Militao—7: Militao delivered several fantastic challenges, winning the ball in critical moments against Atalanta.
Toni Rudiger—7: Rudiger made a vital recovery run late in the first half that prevented Lookman from getting a one-on-one opportunity against Courtois.
Ferland Mendy—7: Mendy faced challenges from Zappacosta and Charles De Ketelaere but performed well defensively, stepping up to win the ball back effectively.
Tchouameni—6: Tchouameni struggled in the first half due to being stretched in midfield but improved significantly in the second half by staying closer to the defensive line.
Fede Valverde—7: Valverde had a mix of good and bad moments, winning duels that led to offensive opportunities but also struggled with his passing at times. He scored the opening goal after finding good positions inside the box.
Jude Bellingham—9: Bellingham produced an exceptional performance, showcasing impressive skill and covering a lot of ground in midfield. He registered an assist with a perfect pass to Mbappe and was a constant threat, despite not scoring himself.
Vinicius Junior—7: Although a bit off rhythm with his final passes, Vinicius found a moment of brilliance to assist Valverde for the season’s first goal, demonstrating his ability to make decisive plays even when he’s not at his best.
Rodrygo—6.5: Primarily playing on the right, Rodrygo had opportunities to interchange positions. He came close to scoring in the first half and played a key role in setting up Mbappe’s goal by winning back possession and delivering a pass to Vinicius.
Kylian Mbappe—6: While he showed flashes of his talent, Mbappe spent much of the first half with his back to goal. He made a stronger impact in the second half and was rewarded with a goal, thanks to an assist from Bellingham.
Substitutions:
Brahim Diaz—7: Diaz showed great awareness in finding spaces and executed well on the half turn.
Luka Modric—7: Modric’s precise passing added quality to the match as he came onto the pitch.
Arda Guler / Dani Ceballos / Lucas Vazquez—N/A: These players were substituted in the 89th minute to help secure the game.