Toed the line well while on a yellow card in a battling second half. Led all Atlético Madrid players with 41 first-half touches, constantly moving, directing traffic, winning the second ball. Fairly smooth (three dribbles) and composed (86 percent pass accuracy) with the ball at his feet. Nearly sent Marcos Llorente through at the end of the first half with a pass that demonstrated his vision, but he just couldn’t weight it properly. Stretchered off midway through the first half with a right leg injury - later confirmed to be a season-ending cruciate ligament tear. Tucked in to central defense and ceded the left flank to Saúl Ñíguez when the Colchoneros were out of possession. One of Hermoso, José Giménez, or Álvaro Morata had to be marking the teenager. Caught flat-footed on Real Madrid’s late equalizer, unable to break away from Benzema as Modrić’s floating delivery found Álvaro Rodríguez. Positioned himself expertly in the first half to make a couple big clearances, was solid overall once again. Passed accurately throughout and picked up only one foul. Good first half for the grizzled veteran, who made five recoveries and capably kept Vinícius and Karim Benzema in front of him. Needed a bit more from him offensively, specifically from his crossing, which remains spotty. Picked up where he left off in last month’s Copa del Rey quarterfinal, teaming up with Pablo Barrios this time to provide good cover on Vinícius Júnior. 7 Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Made reaction saves on substitutes Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni before 18-year-old Álvaro Rodríguez beat him with a free header from Luka Modrić’s corner. Nada nuevo en el Bernabéu.- Atlético de Madrid February 25, 2023Ĭalled into action early with a good stop on a dipping Marco Asensio shot.
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