Player Ratings: Schalke 0 - 3 Real Madrid
Managing Madrid • • sports
Key Points:
- Thibaut Courtois had minimal work but made a key save and demonstrated excellent distribution with only one misplaced long pass.
- Dean Huijsen stood out with nine clearances, a goal, and a near second header, earning an 8.5 rating for his strong defensive and offensive contributions.
- Arda Güler was arguably Real Madrid’s best player, delivering surgical, line-breaking passes and creating key opportunities despite only two recorded key passes.
- Vinícius Jr. struggled significantly, losing possession 12 times, completing just one of six dribbles, and appearing physically off-form in the pre-season match.
- Substitutes like Andriy Lunin, Eduardo Camavinga, and Carlos Espi made notable impacts, with Lunin making three saves, Camavinga excelling in passing and defense, and Espi scoring and assisting.
