Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1 – 2 Valencia; 2025 La Liga 2025 best

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Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1 – 2 Valencia; 2025 La Liga 2025 best

On April 5, 2025, in a La Liga match at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Real Madrid suffered a 1-2 defeat against Valencia. This marked Valencia’s first victory at this venue in 17 years. citeturn0news16

Match Summary:

• Valencia’s Opening Goal: Mouctar Diakhaby scored in the 15th minute, heading in a corner delivered by André Almeida. citeturn0news16
• Real Madrid’s Equalizer: Vinícius Jr. equalized early in the second half, capitalizing on a defensive error by Javi Guerra during a corner. citeturn0news16
• Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1 – 2 Valencia; 2025 La Liga 2025 best
• Missed Penalty: In the first half, Vinícius Jr. had a penalty saved by Valencia’s goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. citeturn0news12
• Valencia’s Winning Goal: Hugo Duro secured the win with a header in the 95th minute, assisted by Rafa Mir. citeturn0news16

Player Ratings:

Note: Ratings are based on various match reports and analyses.

Real Madrid:

• Thibaut Courtois (Goalkeeper): Made several crucial saves but was unable to prevent the goals. Rating: 6.5/10. citeturn0search3
• Lucas Vázquez (Right Back): Struggled defensively, particularly during Valencia’s opening goal. Rating: 6/10. citeturn0search2
• Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1 – 2 Valencia; 2025 La Liga 2025 best
• Aurelien Tchouaméni (Center Back): Performed solidly in an unfamiliar defensive role, winning most of his duels. Rating: 7/10. citeturn0search1
• Antonio Rüdiger (Center Back): Had a quiet game and was occasionally stretched thin defensively. Rating: 6/10. citeturn0search2
• Ferland Mendy (Left Back): Offered limited impact both offensively and defensively. Rating: 5/10. citeturn0search2
• Federico Valverde (Midfielder): Worked tirelessly but lacked effectiveness in attack. Rating: 7/10. citeturn0search1
• Dani Ceballos (Midfielder): Showed composure in midfield, contributing to ball distribution. Rating: 7/10. citeturn0search3
• Jude Bellingham (Midfielder): Despite missing a penalty, he provided an assist and was instrumental in midfield. Rating: 9/10. citeturn0search2
• Rodrygo (Forward): Had minimal impact on the game. Rating: 5/10. citeturn0search2
• Kylian Mbappé (Forward): Won a penalty but was otherwise quiet. Rating: 6/10. citeturn0search1
• Vinícius Jr. (Forward): Scored the equalizer but missed a penalty and was sent off in the 79th minute. Rating: 5/10. citeturn0search2

Substitutes:

• Luka Modrić (Midfielder): Came on to score the equalizing goal, showing experience and composure. Rating: 8/10. citeturn0search1
• Brahim Díaz (Midfielder): Contributed to the buildup of the equalizing goal. Rating: 6.5/10. citeturn0search1
• Eduardo Camavinga (Midfielder): Performed better than Mendy in the left-back position during his time on the field. Rating: 7/10. citeturn0search2
• Raúl Asencio (Defender): Played briefly without significant impact. Rating: N/A. citeturn0search1

Valencia:

• Giorgi Mamardashvili (Goalkeeper): Made crucial saves, including a penalty stop against Vinícius Jr., playing a key role in Valencia’s victory. citeturn0news12
• Mouctar Diakhaby (Defender): Opened the scoring with a header and contributed defensively. citeturn0news16
• Hugo Duro (Forward): Secured the win with a decisive header in stoppage time. citeturn0news16

Managerial Comments:

Real Madrid’s coach, Carlo Ancelotti, acknowledged the increased difficulty in the league title race following this defeat but emphasized the team’s commitment to continue fighting. He noted the team’s numerous opportunities and highlighted key moments, such as the missed penalty and the late goal conceded. citeturn0news15

This loss leaves Real Madrid four points behind league leaders Barcelona, complicating their pursuit of the La Liga title. citeturn0news16