Real Madrid moved to the La Liga summit with a 1-0 victory over Real Betis in an entertaining assembly on the Estadio Benito Villamarin.
Dani Carvajal took the decisive objective on the hour mark for Carlo Ancelotti’s males and guided Karim Benzema’s ascending cross into the far nook.
There was little to separate the edges in the primary half when Los Blancos did not check Rui Silva within the Real Betis objective, whereas Nabil Fekir interrupted Thibaut Courtois with a fast free kick.
However, the guests shortly obtained out of the blocks within the second interval, with Benzema on his manner previous Silva only for the lineman to boost his flag. Ancelotti’s aspect continued to circulation they usually had been rewarded when Dani Carvajal, who made his first Real Madrid begin in over 100 days, directed Benzema’s cross into the underside nook with an knowledgeable volley.
This is how the Real Madrid gamers rated it.
Carvajal was a relentless menace to the suitable / Soccrates Images / Getty Images
Thibaut Courtois (GK) – 6/10 – A assured presence between the sticks impressed the Belgian when he was known as.
Dani Carvajal (RB) – 8/10 – Looked surprisingly sharp in his first begin in over 100 days, and confirmed excellent ability in controlling his soccer from Benzema’s cross.
Eder Militao (CB) – 7/10 – The 23-year-old was a commanding presence in the center of the protection and was imperial all night.
David Alaba (CB) – 6/10 – The Austrian was very efficient in eradicating the ball from the protection and used his scorching restoration tempo with nice impact on a couple of events.
Miguel Gutierrez (LB) – 7/10 – The 20-year-old didn’t supply the regular traction within the final third as Marcelo typically does, however he did himself no hurt with a formidable show. Excellent supply for Vinicius Juniors likelihood within the second interval.
Isco was strongly concerned on a regular basis / Fran Santiago / Getty Images
Casemiro (DM) – 6/10 – Nicely in possession, however typically dedicated too aggressively defensively and allowed Nabil Fekir to obtain the ball in harmful areas in the course of the first half. Improved after the interval.
Isco (CM) – 6/10 – Moved slyly, though the Spaniard was losing his final ball, leaving Ancelotti annoyed on the sideline.
Federico Valverde (CM) – 6/10 – Effectively linked to Carvajal on the suitable aspect, however didn’t have an effect on the sport sufficient within the final third.
Vinicius Junior threatened with spells / Quality sports activities footage / Getty Images
Gareth Bale (RW) – 5/10 – Quiet on a regular basis, typically missing conviction within the final third when he appeared a yard off the tempo.
Karim Benzema (ST) – 7/10 – Lacked service within the penalty space, however emphasised his significance to Real Madrid by offering help for Carvajal’s strike.
Vinicius Junior (LW) – 6/10 – It appeared like he was working on one other stratosphere within the opening exchanges, however annoyed when the sport continued. Showed nice pace to hold the ball in play within the lead till Carvajal’s objective.
Hazard misplaced his place within the group to Vinicius Junior / Soccrates Images / Getty Images
Marco Asensio (CM) – 6/10 – Ancelotti reuses the Spaniard as a central midfielder and he nearly got here on the outcomes checklist with a run.
Lucas Vazquez (RW) – 5/10 – Did not have an effect on the sport after changing Bale and was moved again to again.
Eden Hazard (LW) – Not obtainable
Rodrygo (RW) – Not obtainable
