Real Madrid player ratings vs Athletic Club: Irresistible Kylian Mbappe stars yet again while Eduardo Camavinga shows his class and Trent Alexander-Arnold answers critics before picking up an injury as Blancos end winless run
Published: Dec 04, 2025
Arthur Jones
Writer
A stunning brace from Kylian Mbappe and Eduardo Camavinga's header helped Real Madrid pick up a crucial 3-0 win over Athletic Club on Wednesday. Pressure had been building on manager Xabi Alonso, but his players turned up at San Mames, with Trent Alexander-Arnold picking up his first assist of the season.
Goalkeeper & Defence
Thibaut Courtois (8/10):
Huge save in the first half to deny Berenguer. Made another spectacular stop early in the second period.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (8/10):
Bagged his first La Liga assist with a long pass which Mbappe brilliantly controlled and ran away with to score. Unfortunately seemed to pick up a knock and was hauled off before the hour.
Eder Militao (7/10):
A steady night's work for the Brazilian, with Athletic's attacking talents largely stifled throughout.
Antonio Rudiger (6/10):
Did look a little lethargic in some of his ground duels, but it didn't end up mattering much at full-time.
Alvaro Carreras (7/10):
Bagged a simple assist for Mbappe's second and was largely untroubled on the left side of defence.
Midfield
Midfield
Eduardo Camavinga (9/10):
Was constantly winning duels and attracting fouls, helping Madrid take control in the middle of the park. Deservedly scored just before half-time, but took a knock and was later substituted.
Aurelien Tchouameni (8/10):
Was dominant alongside Camavinga and stitched together Madrid's attacks with his mostly accurate passing.
Jude Bellingham (8/10):
Used the ball really well in possession and was constantly winning it back too.
Attack
Attack
Federico Valverde (6/10):
Didn't provide much attacking quality on the right wing, but was a dogged presence when helping out in defence.
Kylian Mbappe (9/10):
Wonderful run and finish from Alexander-Arnold's raking ball to put his side ahead. Then bagged an assist when he headed it across goal for Camavinga before getting his second with a rasping effort.
Vinicius Jr (7/10):
Might have scored in the first half but saw a shot from a tight angle clip the post. Looked typically dangerous on the counter.
Subs & Manager
Subs & Manager
Raul Asencio (6/10):
Filled in at right-back and had little issues.
Arda Guler (6/10):
Didn't make much of an impact with the game's tempo dropping after his arrival.
Brahim Diaz (6/10):
The game had petered out by the time the Spaniard came on.
Rodrygo (6/10):
Had the occasional breakaway opportunity.
Gonzalo Garcia (6/10):
Also didn't have loads to do in the final 15 minutes or so.
Xabi Alonso (8/10):
Needed a victory after a tough few days which saw his future at Madrid questioned. Saw his side get the crucial early goal and they didn't look back from that point.
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