Real Madrid player ratings as Cristiano Ronaldo has final say in 1-1 draw

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  • Real Madrid managed to salvage a 1-1 draw at home to Athletic Bilbao in La Liga.

    Cristiano Ronaldo who was rested for the encounter against Malaga got the final touch as Luka Modric’s shot from the edge of the box in the 87th minute led to the equaliser for the hosts.

    Prior to that though, it was Bilbao who drew first blood through an Inaki Williams goal in the 14th minute.

    Here’s how the Madrid players perform.

    STARTING XI

    Keylor Navas 5 – Didn’t have much to do. Well-beaten for the goal. Had a sloppy moment in the second half when he flapped at a cross.

    Dani Carvajal 6 – Played a couple of good crosses from the right, one of which set up Ronaldo who hit the bar. Laid it off for Modric whose shot was flicked in by Ronaldo. Good at the back as well.

    Sergio Ramos 5 – Should’ve done better to pick up Williams’ run for the goal. Had a header on target in the same half.

    Rafael Varane 6 – Composed at the back for the most part and produced a stunning save from the keeper with a header in the first half.

    Marcelo 5 – Bombed forward as usual and found Ramos with a good cross on one occasion.

    Marcos Asensio 7 – Was one of the most creative players with six key passes. Kept trying to find a way through and even had two decent shots on target as well.

    Toni Kroos 7 – He directed play with his excellent passing and his free-kick nearly saw Varane score. Created a couple of good chances.

    Cristiano Ronaldo 7 – A frustrating outing but he was always a threat. Unfortunate to hit the bar with a superb header early on. Finally got his goal with a faint touch off Modric’s effort.

    Luka Modric 6 – Not his most commanding display. Couldn’t find the killer ball his side needed and offered little defensively in the absence of Casemiro. His shot at the death saw Ronaldo get a touch for the goal.

    Karim Benzema 4 – Couldn’t replicate his creative performance against Malaga. Poor effort from a good chance created by Carvajal.

    Lucas Vazquez 7 – Excellent in the first half, creating two or three good opportunities. Faded in the second a bit although his volley did bring a decent save from the keeper.

    SUBSTITUTES

    Isco 6 – Replaced Asensio in the 68th minute and was lively.

    Gareth Bale 5 – Came on for Benzema but couldn’t make an impact.

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