Match ratings for the players are as follows:
Thibaut Courtois – 7: Courtois made 55 touches during the match, significantly more than Mbappe’s 44, as a result of Atalanta’s aggressive pressing. His involvement helped Madrid maintain possession, though his long balls were sometimes too strong. He produced a remarkable save from a Pasalic header early in the second half.
Dani Carvajal – 7.5: Making his return, Carvajal was in top form, frequently making central runs and adapting his position to support build-ups. He effectively interrupted Atalanta’s dangerous counters with several timely fouls.
Eder Militao – 7: Militao executed several key interventions, including impressive toe poke tackles that thwarted Atalanta at critical moments.
Toni Rudiger – 7: Rudiger made a crucial recovery run late in the first half that prevented Lookman from facing Courtois in a one-on-one situation.
Ferland Mendy – 7: Mendy was tested by the lively Zappacosta and Charles De Ketelaere but defended well, covering his back post diligently while also stepping up to regain possession.
Tchouameni – 6: Initially, Tchouameni struggled to hold his position in midfield, often drifting away unnecessarily. However, he noticeably improved in the second half by staying closer to the defensive line.
Fede Valverde – 7: Valverde had mixed moments during the match; he won several duels that created scoring opportunities but also faced challenges with his passing from deep. He positioned himself well in the box and scored to give Madrid the lead.
Jude Bellingham – 9: Bellingham delivered an outstanding performance, showcasing impressive skill with smooth turns and feints while covering significant ground in midfield. Despite the team’s overall lack of compactness, he found excellent scoring opportunities, registering an assist with a precise pass to Mbappe.
Vinicius Junior – 7: Although Vinicius struggled initially with his delivery, he produced a key moment that contributed to Valverde’s opening goal. His decisive nature shines even when he’s not at his peak.
Rodrygo – 6.5: Rodrygo operated mainly on the right but was able to interchange positions effectively. He came close to scoring in the first half with a shot that hit the crossbar and played a part in the second goal by assisting Vinicius after winning the ball high up the pitch.
Kylian Mbappe – 6: Mbappe displayed flashes of brilliance but spent much of the first half with his back to the goal. After moving to the left wing in the second half, he quickly had an impact with a shot and a pass to Bellingham in the box while ultimately benefiting from Bellingham’s assist for a goal.
Substitutions:
Brahim Diaz – 7: Diaz was effective at finding space and turning smoothly with the ball.
Luka Modric – 7: Modric performed excellently with his passing, enhancing the team’s quality.
Arda Guler / Dani Ceballos / Lucas Vazquez – N/A: Entered late in the game to help secure the win.