Real Madrid's player ratings vs Mallorca: Rodrygo, Bellingham, and Camavinga shine
Luis Torres
Dailysports's expert
The Spanish Super Cup semifinal brought together the legendary Real Madrid and the surprise Copa del Rey finalist Mallorca. For context, Mallorca finished 15th in La Liga last season, but currently sits in an impressive 6th place. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has found stability after a shaky start to the season.
Carlo Ancelotti opted for a full-strength lineup, and the result was a dominant performance. Real registered 13 shots to Mallorca's 2 and controlled possession with 62% to Mallorca's 38%. Despite Mallorca’s disciplined defense, they eventually succumbed to Real's relentless tempo.
Best players of the match:
Aurélien Tchouaméni
Tchouaméni's match ended prematurely around the 52nd minute after a hard collision with Vedat Muriqi. Thankfully, he managed to get up and walk off the pitch accompanied by medical staff. Before the incident, he put in a solid performance with 6 defensive actions, 4 ball recoveries, and 5 clearances. Although Lucas Vázquez had better defensive stats, Tchouaméni stood out for his impactful moments and high involvement (54 touches before his substitution, second only to Ferland Mendy’s 48). Wishing him a swift recovery.
Jude Bellingham
Bellingham continued to showcase his all-around brilliance. His goal came after a breathtaking sequence involving Rodrygo, Bellingham, Mbappé, Vinícius, and Rodrygo again before Bellingham slotted it home. Beyond the goal, Jude was instrumental in creating chances for his teammates, recording 4 key passes and several elegant through balls. He has transitioned from being the top scorer last season to the main creator this term.
Rodrygo
Rodrygo finally had a breakout performance, becoming one of the match’s standout players. He was the creative force in Real’s attack, crafting dangerous chances and capping it off with the third goal. Rodrygo had 7 shots, 2 successful dribbles, and 11 touches inside the opposition box. While Mbappé's numbers were solid, Rodrygo's sharpness and versatility on both flanks made him the more impactful player.
Honorable mentions:
Eduardo Camavinga deserves recognition for his audacious play. The midfielder took 5 shots, surprising everyone with his confidence in attacking from range. Camavinga's versatility is remarkable—while not excelling in any one area, he contributes effectively in various aspects, including taking unexpected and cunning long-range shots like the ones today.
Player ratings:
Asensio R. - 7
Bellingham J. - 8
Valverde F. - 7
Vázquez L. - 8
Vinícius - 7
Díaz B. - 7
Camavinga E. - 8
Courtois T. - 6 (barely tested)
Mbappé K. - 7
Mendy F. - 7
Rodrygo - 9
Rüdiger A. - 7
Ceballos D. - 7
Tchouaméni O. - 8
