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Thibault Courtois (8/10):
A brilliant diving save to deny Sorloth's header was the pick of a flurry of stops in the first half.
Federico Valverde (8/10):
What a way to kick off a football match! There was simply no stopping his opener. Added an assist for Rodrygo, but then was in a questionable position for Sorloth's response.
Raul Asencio (5/10):
Had a tough assignment keeping Sorloth in check. Lost the Swede for a guilt-edged chance in the first half, but was let off. There was no respite in the second, as the striker peeled off the youngster at the back post.
Antonio Rüdiger (6/10):
Jumped into a challenge, leaving his fellow centre-back exposed in the first half. Had to scramble on multiple occasions as Giuliano Simeone found space behind Carreras.
Alvaro Carreras (5/10):
Got into a niggling personal battle with Giuliano Simeone, resulting in a first-half booking. Atletico found some joy exploiting his channel, too. Slid into centre-half after Rudiger and Asencio's substitutions.
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Jude Bellingham (7/10):
Carried the ball through midfield well. Neat in tight spaces. A dependable, if unspectacular showing from the England star.
Aurelien Tchouameni (6/10):
Caught in possession with his back to the Atletico press multiple times in the first half. Dropped into defence in the second, made one superb last-ditch clearance to deny Griezmann a look at goal.
Eduardo Camavinga (6/10):
Shielded his back four well, winning loose balls in the heart of midfield while also doubling up on Atleti's front two to good effect.
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Rodrygo (7/10):
Should have doubled the lead on the 30-minute mark, after his beautiful chop inside Gallagher sent the England midfielder to the shops. He more than made up for it with his calm finish in the second half.
Gonzalo Garcia (5/10):
Received very little service, but pressed gamely.
Vinicius Jr. (5/10):
Marshalled well by Llorente in a quiet opening 45 minutes. Appeared to get into a mid-game argument with Diego Simeone that continued when he was removed from the action in the 80th minute. A quiet showing on the pitch, but never far from controversy.
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Ferland Mendy (6/10):
Brought on in the 67th minute. Defended well enough.
Fran Garcia (6/10):
Full of running in the middle of the park, little chance to influence the game going forward.
Arda Guler (N/A):
Introduced in the 80th minute, no time to get going as Atletico pressed for an equaliser.
Dani Ceballos (N/A):
Brought on late to sure things up.
Franco Mastantuono (N/A):
A late introduction for the prodigious youngster.
Xabi Alonso (6/10):
A curious decision to replace both of his centre backs in the 67th minute. Atletico were probably the better of the two teams on balance, but he will be thankful to have a shot at his first piece of silverware as Blancos boss.
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