Real Madrid suffered a lackluster performance against Espanyol, and it was clear that not every player was on the same page. Here’s how some of their key players fared:
The defense was one of the few areas where Real Madrid showed signs of life, thanks in large part to the composed display from substitute Raul Asencio at left center-back. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made a crucial save but saw limited action.
In midfield, Tchouameni struggled with his movement and looked nervous at times, while Dani Ceballos had a decent game but was unable to contain Espanyol’s counterattacks effectively. Jude Bellingham, on the other hand, failed to make an impact in the match.
The attack saw Vinicius Junior have moments of individual brilliance but ultimately struggled to gel with his teammates, and Kylian Mbappe provided little spark throughout the game. Rodrygo had a decent showing from the right wing, completing three key passes and hitting the post.
It’s clear that Real Madrid need to work on their team chemistry and defensive solidity if they want to achieve success in the coming weeks.
Source: https://www.managingmadrid.com/2025/2/2/24356020/player-ratings-espanyol-1-0-real-madrid-2025-la-liga