Earlier tonight, Real Madrid faced off against Atletico Madrid at the Alinma Bank Stadium in pursuit of a favorable outcome in the Spanish Super Cup. The match kicked off positively for Los Blancos, who took an early lead in the second minute thanks to Federico Valverde’s goal. Xabi Alonso’s team went into the halftime break with a 1-0 advantage.
Rodrygo extended Real Madrid’s lead in the 55th minute, only for Alexander Sorloth to pull one back for Diego Simeone’s side just three minutes later. The match concluded with Los Blancos securing a narrow 2-1 victory in Saudi Arabia.
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Now, let’s evaluate how each Real Madrid player performed during this encounter against Atletico Madrid.
Courtois made several key saves and effectively kept the opposition to a single goal.
RB: Federico Valverde – 8/10
Valverde not only opened the scoring with an impressive goal but also assisted Rodrygo’s strike.
CB: Raul Asencio – 5.5/10
He put in a solid effort defensively but struggled to contain Alexander Sorloth throughout the match.
CB: Antonio Rudiger – 6.5/10
Rudiger was reliable in defense, maintaining composure in his own half.
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 08: Rodrygo of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Spanish Super Cup Semi-Final match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on January 08, 2026. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)
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LB: Alvaro Carreras – 6/10
His defensive performance was underwhelming, and he failed to contribute significantly in attack.
RM: Rodrygo – 7/10
Rodrygo was a constant threat in the attacking third and scored with a composed finish shortly after the break.
CM: Eduardo Camavinga – 7/10
Camavinga provided stability in midfield but had difficulty making an impact in the offensive plays.
CM: Aurelien Tchouameni – 6.5/10
Tchouameni appeared a bit uncertain on the ball but worked hard in defense.
LM: Jude Bellingham – 7.5/10
Bellingham managed to maintain possession effectively in the Atletico half, though he did not find the net.
ST: Gonzalo Garcia – 5.5/10
Garcia put in a commendable effort off the ball but did not pose a threat to the opposition’s goal.
ST: Vinicius Junior – 6/10
Vinicius was relatively quiet for the majority of his time on the field.
CB: Ferland Mendy – 6/10
Mendy displayed solid defensive skills throughout the match.
LB: Fran Garcia – 6/10