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Real Madrid's best and worst players in enthralling Man City draw

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Apr 12, 2024 / 887 Views

Real Madrid helped put on one of the finest Champions League Games in recent memory as they battled to a 3-3 draw with Manchester City on Tuesday.

After conceding an early goal, Madrid roared into the lead but were pegged back by two second-half screamers, only for Federico Valverde to net his own unbelievable goal to seal a share of the spoils for Carlo Ancelotti's side.

Here are Real Madrid's best and worst players according to 90min's player ratings.

Real Madrid's best player vs Man City

Antonio Rudiger - 8/10

Rudiger reignited his feud with Haaland / Clive Brunskill/GettyImages

Antonio Rudiger's battle with Erling Haaland last season was a famous one, and the pair butted heads once again.

It wasn't as comical this time around, with Rudiger rarely dipping into his box of tricks, but the Madrid defender still made light work of perhaps Europe's greatest striker. Again.

Honourable mention

Rodrygo - 7/10

Rodrygo enjoyed a great showing / James Gill - Danehouse/GettyImages

Rodrygo put on a truly mesmerising display in the first half, tormenting City's defence and picking up a well-deserved goal. It was a real reminder of the sort of quality he possesses.

Surprisingly, Rodrygo was withdrawn when Madrid went 3-2 down, and while Carlo Ancelotti's decision ultimately did yield rewards, it was still a surprise to see the team's most impactful attacker hooked.

Real Madrid's worst player vs Man City

Andriy Lunin - 5/10

Lunin should have done better with the opener / Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/GettyImages

The Game got off to a nightmareish start for Andriy Lunin, whose poor positioning was caught out by Bernardo Silva just two minutes into proceedings.

He could do absolutely nothing about the next two goals that went soaring past him, but letting in that opener undoubtedly set the tone for the Game.

Dishonourable mention

Jude Bellingham - 6/10

A quiet showing from Bellingham / David Ramos/GettyImages

Was Jude Bellingham bad? No, not at all, but there's no denying he failed to live up to his high standards.

It felt like the game was played around Bellingham at times, with his most memorable involvements being battles to hold his composure as he grew increasingly frustrated with the referee.