Player Ratings: Kairat 0 – 5 Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois: 8. More than just reliable between the sticks—he also registered an assist. Made four solid saves to preserve the clean sheet.
Raul Asencio: 7.
Stayed disciplined in his right-back role. Didn’t push forward much, but kept things secure defensively on his flank.
Dean Huijsen: 8.5. A terrific bounce-back performance. Showed maturity in his defensive reads and impressed with vertical passing and press resistance.
David Alaba: 7.5. Intervened smartly to halt a first-half break and was tidy and assured in possession throughout.
Fran García: 8. His defensive anticipation directly created Madrid’s second goal. Provided energy on the overlap and dangerous cut-backs.
Dani Ceballos: 8. Injected energy into midfield and progressed the ball well. A lively presence in Xabi Alonso’s setup.
Arda Güler: 9. The creative hub of Madrid’s attack. Pulled strings as the main playmaker, unlucky not to finish with more than one assist.
Aurélien Tchouaméni: 8. Dropped deep into the back line when needed, kept the ball circulating, and gave Madrid balance.
Franco Mastantuono: 8. His relentless hustle was rewarded—won the penalty for the opener with a determined sprint.
Vinícius Jr.: 7. Worked hard but wasn’t at his sharpest. Should’ve had an assist for Mbappé, who missed an easy chance.
Kylian Mbappé: 9.9. Explosive and ruthless with a hat-trick. Nearly flawless, though his missed sitter denied him a perfect 10.
Substitutes:
Brahim Díaz: 8.5. Took his goal well to cap the night with Madrid’s fifth.
Rodrygo: 9. Electric cameo. His incisive dribbling shredded Kairat, and he bagged two assists in limited minutes.
Jude Bellingham: 7. Only had 10 minutes, but still distributed vertically and nearly scored from range.
Eduardo Camavinga: 8. Added the fourth goal with a header—an excellent impact off the bench.
Gonzalo García: 7.5. Combined sharply with Brahim, setting him up for the final goal.
