Karim Benzema 8.5/10
With one goal and one assist, Karim is now up to 18 goals and 8 assists in La Liga season - a truly remarkable tally. The Frenchman has been at the centre of each and every attacking move and could have scored or assisted a couple of goals more.
- 1 goal
- 1 assist
- 4 shots (3 on target)
- 4 key passes
- 1/3 dribble completed
- 89% passing accuracy
Thibaut Courtois 8/10
The Belgian is having a legendary season. Against Alaves, Courtois made several crucial saves against Joselu and Burke. He hasn't conceded a goal for five games in a row and more than seven hours now. His 35m transfer fee looks like an absolute bargain now.
- 4 saves
- 32 passes completed
- 97% passing accuracy
Ferland Mendy 8/10
The Frenchman is no Marcelo, but he is simply unstoppable when he has space to run into. The penalty he won in the first half is just another proof of this fact. The left-back's first season with Los Blancos has been nothing but success.
- 1 penalty won
- 1 key pass
- 3/4 dribbles completed
- 1/1 tackle won
- 95% passing accuracy
Luka Modric 7.5/10
Another stellar performance from the maestro, who is playing like he is 27 again. The Croatian was easily coming out of the opposition's pressing and provided accurate passes into the final third. He also stopped several dangerous Alaves' attacks.
- 4/5 dribbles completed
- 2/3 tackles won
- 1 key pass
- 92% passing accuracy
Marco Asensio 7/10 and Rodrygo 6.5/10
The switch of the sides has benefited both players. The Brazilian clearly feels more comfortable on the left side, where he can freely roam and cut inside. Asensio also was way more involved than against Athletic and was rewarded with a goal.
- Rodrygo in La Liga before Alaves game: 2.2/4.6 successful dribbles per 90 min
- Rodrygo vs Alaves: 6/12 successful dribbles.
Other players' ratings: Lucas Vazquez 7.5, Varane - 7.5, Militao - 7, Casemiro - 6.5, Kroos - 6, Vinicius Jr - 6, Valverde - 6, Hazard - 5.5, Isco - 6, Brahim - N/A.
