Real Madrid’s 1×1 against Athletic Club

Again, the best Real Madrid footballer. He stopped a shot from point-blank range by Raúl García, avoided another goal from Sancet and supported the white team in their moments of greatest anxiety.

He returned to start a month later as a winger. He was not fine in attack but avoided the goal of Dani García with a providential action.

I had a hard time in the melee with Raúl García due to the lack of help. He became huge in the final stretch to avoid a goal sung with his face.

He was very aware of coverage to slow down Williams’ speed. His role as leader of the defense grows game by game.

He did not lavish much in attack, he had some problems with Athletic pressure but, as almost always, he was a supporter of the rear.

The 36-year-old Croatian veteran continues to start game after game. He started out very toned, then he suffered a great deal due to Muniain’s mobility and ended up fused and replaced by Valverde 20 minutes from the end.

He made more mistakes than necessary when pressing or trying to steal the ball and that allowed Athletic to find cracks both in the midfield and in Courtois’ area.

Another player that the load of minutes begins to take its toll. He was not at his level against Sevilla and against Athletic he could not find the thread of the match.

Another game in which Asensio stepped on tiptoe. Benzema’s goal was born from his right hand.

He continues to score decisive goals and gave Madrid the victory with a bit of a hunter from the area. With the ball, yes, he was not as brilliant as in other games.

He tried as usual and was Madrid’s most incisive player in attack. Athletic knew how to stop him because he barely left any space.

He entered for Asensio to try to connect against but was barely seen in attack.

You can see that it has been inactive for a long month. He entered to give consistency and energy to the midfield but lost many balls.

He replaced Kroos in the final stretch and contributed physique in the center of the field. With the ball he has quality and self-confidence.

He entered the final stretch to seal his band but did not prevent Athletic from generating danger in his area