Chelsea 0-2 Real Madrid (agg 0-4): Champions League player ratings

18.04.2023 - 22:55 theguardian.com

Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK) The Spaniard stood up to his first test, denying Luka Modric with a sharp save. He was exposed for both of Madrid’s goals in the second half. 6/10 Wesley Fofana (RCB) The defender had a nightmare during the first leg and was keen to make amends.

He played with aggression against Vinícius and tried to support the attack. 7 Thiago Silva (CB) The veteran made some important interceptions and coped with Karim Benzema.

However, Silva forces Chelsea to defend deep and he was beaten by Fede Valverde for Madrid’s second goal. 6 Trevoh Chalobah (LCB) Kalidou Koulibaly’s replacement gave his all and delivered a wholehearted performance but his defending for the goal was naive.

Rodrygo punished him for diving in. 6 Reece James (RWB) A dominant figure on the right flank during the first half.

Football diving Chelsea player Marc Cucurella Kepa Arrizabalaga Luka Modric Thiago Silva Wesley Fofana Mateo Kovacic Reece James Conor Gallagher Eduardo Camavinga Enzo Fernandez Croatia

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