Athletic Club Vs Real Madrid Player Ratings: Kylian Mbappé 9.5/10 Rated as Los Blancos Secures a Dominant 3-0 Victory

What a statement win from Real Madrid. They traveled to San Mamés Barria and simply dismantled a struggling Athletic Club side in a 3-0 masterclass. From the opening whistle to the end, Los Blancos players never let go of their aggression and continued to put pressure on the host's defensive line. The difference in quality was stark. Kylian Mbappé was, predictably, the star of the show. He opened the scoring with a stunning strike from outside the box. It was a moment of pure genius. He wasn't done there, adding a second goal and an assist for good measure.

While Athletic Club had their moments and forced a few saves from Courtois, they never truly looked like threatening the result. This performance in the La Liga sends a clear message from Real Madrid. They are here to compete for everything, playing with a swagger that was too much for the hosts to handle. Here are Sportsdunia's Athletic Club vs Real Madrid player ratings.

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs Athletic Club

Check out the Real Madrid player ratings for the Athletic Club vs Real Madrid fixture.

Goalkeeper

Thibaut Courtois - 7.5: A very solid and reassuring performance from the big Belgian. He made 4 crucial saves, including a couple of really smart stops inside the box. What stood out to us was his composure. He commanded his area well and his distribution was tidy, keeping possession ticking over. A clean sheet well earned.

Defenders

Éder Militão - 7.5: A rock at the back before his substitution. He was absolutely dominant, making a staggering 11 clearances. He read the game beautifully, snuffing out danger before it even began. It was a shame to see him go off, as he looked completely in control against Gorka Guruzeta.

Trent Alexander-Arnold - 7.0: Provided a beautiful assist for the opening goal, showcasing his incredible vision. His creative influence was clear before an unfortunate injury cut his night short. He was a constant outlet on the right, although he wasn't tested much defensively. Hopefully, the injury isn't serious.

Álvaro Carreras - 7.5: An excellent all-around display from the left-back. He bagged an assist for Mbappé's second goal, showing great attacking intent. Defensively, he was solid, winning most of his duels and making important tackles. We were really impressed by his energy and end product throughout the 90 minutes.

Antonio Rüdiger - 7.0: The usual aggressive, front-foot performance from Rüdiger. He passed the ball with near-perfect accuracy and made several key clearances. He committed a couple of fouls but that's just part of his game. He formed a formidable partnership with Militão that gave the opposition forwards nightmares.

Midfielders

Jude Bellingham - 8.0: This guy is just different. He didn't get on the scoresheet, but he was everywhere. Winning 12 duels and making 6 tackles shows his defensive contribution. He drove the team forward and linked up play effortlessly. A truly complete midfield performance that controlled the tempo of the game.

Eduardo Camavinga - 8.5: What a dynamic performance before he was forced off with an injury. He scored a great header and was an absolute menace in midfield, winning a remarkable 11 duels. His energy is infectious. It was his driving runs that constantly broke Athletic Club's lines. A massive contribution.

Aurélien Tchouaméni - 7.0: The silent anchor that allowed others to shine. He was positionally perfect, breaking up play and recycling possession with incredible efficiency. Over 100 touches shows how involved he was. Not a flashy performance, but an incredibly important one for the team's balance.

Forwards

Vinicius Junior - 5.5: A really frustrating night for Vini. From our perspective, he just couldn't find his shooting boots. He missed three big chances and hit the post. Losing the ball 16 times is just not good enough for a player of his caliber. He was lively and got into good positions, but his final touch let him down badly.

Federico Valverde - 7.0: The captain ran his socks off as usual. His work rate is phenomenal. He created a big chance and was always an option, tirelessly moving up and down the pitch. He didn't have a standout moment of brilliance, but his contribution was vital to the team's overall dominance.

Kylian Mbappé - 9.5: Simply unstoppable. The highest-rated player for a reason. Two goals, one assist, and a constant threat. His first goal was a thing of beauty, a pure strike from distance. He tortured the Athletic Club defense with his pace and clinical finishing. A world-class performance and an easy man of the match.

Substitutes

Substitutes: The substitutes came on when the game was already won. They helped see out the result professionally, but none had enough time or opportunity to make a significant impact on the game's rating scale.

Manager

X. Alonso Olano - 8.5: His game plan was executed to perfection. Real Madrid looked organized, dangerous, and completely in control from the first minute. The tactics completely nullified the home side's strengths. A very impressive coaching performance that led to a dominant away win.

Athletic Club Player Ratings vs Real Madrid

Check out the Athletic Club player ratings for the Athletic Club vs Real Madrid fixture.

Goalkeeper

Unai Simón - 6.0: A difficult evening for the Spanish international. He made 5 saves and couldn't do much about Mbappé's incredible strikes. However, conceding three goals is never good. He looked a bit shaky at times, and his distribution wasn't as reliable as it usually is. A night he'll want to forget.

Defenders

Dani Vivian - 4.0: A torrid time against Mbappé and Vinicius. He was dribbled past three times and looked off the pace all game. Winning just two of his eight duels tells the story of his struggle. He made an error that led to a shot and just couldn't cope with the movement and speed of the Real Madrid attack.

Aymeric Laporte - 5.5: He was the more composed of the two centre-backs but that isn't saying much. He was still part of a defence that was breached far too easily. He made a few important clearances and blocks. But he was ultimately overwhelmed by the visitors' superior attacking power.

Iñigo Lekue - 4.5: The captain had a nightmare first half and was rightly hooked at the break. He was dribbled past twice and lost possession an alarming 15 times in just 45 minutes. He offered very little going forward and was a liability at the back. A really poor showing.

Adama Boiro - 5.5: A mixed bag. He put in a decent shift and his passing was accurate. However, he was part of a backline that was completely outplayed. He didn't make any glaring errors, but failed to make a positive impact on the game either. An average performance on a very tough night.

Midfielders

Álex Berenguer - 5.0: Very disappointing. He lost possession 20 times, which is simply unacceptable at this level. He had one shot on target but was otherwise anonymous in an attacking sense. He picked up a needless yellow card out of frustration. He just wasn't involved enough.

Nico Williams - 6.0: One of the few bright sparks for Athletic Club. He looked lively and created three chances, always trying to make things happen. However, his final ball often lacked quality and he was caught offside. He needs to be more consistent to hurt top teams.

Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta - 5.0: Completely bypassed in midfield and subbed at half-time. He made an error leading to a shot and struggled to get a foothold in the game. The pace and movement of Bellingham and Camavinga was just too much for him. A half to forget.

Mikel Jauregizar - 5.0: Much like his midfield partners, he was overrun. An error leading to a shot and losing possession 13 times highlights his struggles. He worked hard but was chasing shadows for most of his time on the pitch. He was outclassed by the opposition.

Alejandro Rego - 5.5: He put himself about, recovering the ball 8 times, but it often felt like he was fighting a losing battle. He gave away three fouls and earned a yellow card for his troubles. A battling performance but lacked the quality needed to change the game.

Forwards

Gorka Guruzeta - 6.5: He was a lone warrior up front. He had five shots, with two on target, and was the only real goal threat for his team. However, he was wasteful with his chances. He fought hard, winning a few aerial duels, but was isolated and lacked support.

Substitutes

Substitutes: The changes made little difference to the flow of the game. Real Madrid's dominance was already well-established. They failed to provide the spark that was desperately needed to get back into the contest.

Manager

E. Valverde - 5.0: It felt like he got his tactics wrong from the start. His team was too open and couldn't handle the pace and power of Real Madrid. The half-time substitutions didn't change the game's momentum. A very tough night at the office where his side was second best in every department.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match Goes to Kylian Mbappe