Italy 5-0 Estonia Player Ratings: Mateo Retegui 9/10 Rated as Azzurri Run Riot in 5-0 Demolition

What an absolute clinic Italy put on tonight at the Stadio Olimpico! The Azzurri were simply unstoppable, dismantling Estonia 5-0. This was a statement performance. From the first whistle, you could sense this was going to be a long, brutal night for the visitors, where everything Italy touched seemed to turn to gold. Crowd reactions to the goals made things even more intimidating for Estonia. The visitors did well to keep Italy in check throughout the first half. But the Azzurri came with intensity to kill the game off early. From dominating possession and creating chance after chance. It was relentless pressure from the first minute of the second half.

Goals from Italian football players like Moise Kean, a brace from the sensational Mateo Retegui, a substitute's strike from Giacomo Raspadori, and a late header from Alessandro Bastoni sealed the deal for the home side. Let's not forget our silent hero of the game, who worked tirelessly in the midfield, Sandro Tonali. He was the engine behind this victory. Here are the Italy vs Estonia player ratings.

Italy Player Ratings vs Estonia

Here are the Italy player ratings.

Goalkeeper

Gianluigi Donnarumma - 7.0: Had one of the quietest nights of his career. He was a spectator for large parts of the game. Made a solid save in the second half when called upon. His distribution was perfect, but he was barely tested.

Defenders

Federico Dimarco - 7.5: A constant threat down the left flank before his substitution. He delivered some dangerous crosses and created a big chance. However, we noticed he was quite wasteful with his own shooting opportunities, missing the target a few times. A lively performance nonetheless.

Riccardo Calafiori - 7.5: An incredibly composed performance at the back. He was a pass master, completing 99 passes with remarkable accuracy. Defensively, he was solid and won most of his duels. From our perspective, a very mature and reliable display.

Alessandro Bastoni - 8.5: A colossal performance. He was dominant in the air and his range of passing from the back was a key part of Italy's attack. Capped off a brilliant defensive display with a headed goal late in the game.

Giovanni Di Lorenzo - 7.5: Mr. Reliable on the right side of the defense. He was defensively sound, winning the majority of his duels and making crucial tackles. Supported the attack well and was a steady presence throughout the match.

Midfielders

Matteo Politano - 7.5: Provided the assist for Retegui's first goal and was a creative spark. He was always looking to take on his man and create openings. Still a very positive contribution to the attack.

Sandro Tonali - 8.5: Simply sensational. He ran the midfield with an authority that defied his years. Created five chances, delivered pinpoint crosses, and was desperately unlucky to see his shot hit the woodwork. He was the conductor of the orchestra before being substituted.

Nicolò Barella - 7.5: The tireless engine in the heart of midfield. While Tonali provided the flair, Barella provided the grit and control. His passing was crisp and he was everywhere, ensuring Italy never lost its grip on the game.

Mattia Zaccagni - 7.0: Looked dangerous in his time on the pitch. He created a few chances and wasn't afraid to shoot, testing the keeper twice. It was a decent shift, but he missed a big chance that could have boosted his rating further.

Forwards

Mateo Retegui - 9.5: The undisputed man of the match. What an incredible performance. He scored two clinical goals, provided an assist, and was a constant nightmare for the Estonian defense. He even hit the woodwork. We noticed his movement and finishing were on another level today. The highest-rated player for a reason.

Moise Kean - 8.0: Led the line with power and purpose. Scored the crucial opening goal with a well-placed header. He was a physical handful, drawing fouls and creating space for others. His only blemish was missing a couple of big chances, but his impact was undeniable.

Substitutes

Giacomo Raspadori - 7.5: Came on and immediately made an impact, scoring a goal just minutes after his introduction. Looked sharp and dangerous.

Andrea Cambiaso - 6.5: Provided an assist but was also caught offside. A mixed but energetic cameo.

Riccardo Orsolini - 6.0: Didn't have much time to influence the game but had one shot blocked.

Manuel Locatelli - 6.5: Came on to see the game out and kept things tidy in midfield.

Francesco Pio Esposito - N/A: Introduced late in the game with little time to make an impression.

Manager

Gennaro Gattuso - 8.0: His game plan was executed to perfection. Italy were set up to attack relentlessly, and they did just that. His tactics completely overwhelmed Estonia, and his substitutions were effective, with Raspadori scoring off the bench. A flawless day at the office for the manager.

Estonia Player Ratings vs Italy

Here are the Estonia player ratings.

Goalkeeper

Karl Hein - 8.5: This rating might look strange in a 5-0 loss, but it's completely deserved. He made eight saves, several of them spectacular point-blank stops. Without him, we honestly believe the score could have been in double digits. He was let down by his defense but can hold his head high.

Defenders

Märten Kuusk - 6.0: It was a chaotic day for the entire backline. Kuusk made a heroic seven blocked shots and seven clearances, putting his body on the line repeatedly. However, he was part of a defense that was torn apart. A valiant but ultimately losing battle.

Joseph Saliste - 5.5: A really tough evening. He struggled to cope with the pace and movement of Italy's attackers. While he made a few clearances, he was often chasing shadows and was part of a defense that conceded five goals.

Maksim Paskotsi - 6.0: Fought hard before being forced off with an injury. He made some crucial blocks and clearances but also picked up a yellow card. What stood out to us was his commitment, but he was simply outclassed on the day.

Michael Schjönning-Larsen - 5.0: From our perspective, the worst performer on the pitch. He had a torrid time, getting dribbled past on multiple occasions and losing all his duels. He looked completely out of his depth against this level of opposition. A night to forget.

Midfielders

Mattias Käit - 6.0: Worked tirelessly but spent the entire game chasing the ball. He made several clearances, showing his defensive workload. Managed one shot on target, a rare foray forward for his team. Couldn't impose himself on the game.

Rocco Shein - 6.0: He was tidy in possession on the rare occasions he had it. Won most of his duels and made a few tackles. But like the rest of the midfield, he was completely overrun by Italy's superior quality and numbers.

Kevor Palumets - 5.5: Tasked with an impossible defensive job. He made a high number of clearances, which tells the story of his match. Offered very little going forward and struggled to keep up with the pace of the game.

Patrik Kristal - 5.5: His game was defined by an early yellow card and committing several fouls. He was unable to get a foothold in the match and was substituted just after the hour mark. A frustrating outing.

Vlasiy Sinyavskiy - 5.5: Barely featured in the game. He was isolated on the wing and lost possession frequently. His performance was anonymous, and he was hooked after 67 ineffective minutes.

Forwards

Rauno Sappinen - 5.5: A lonely and thankless task. He was completely starved of service and had to feed on scraps. Committed more fouls than he had shots. It's hard to be too critical when your team has no possession.

Substitutes

Mihkel Ainsalu - 6.0: Came on and tried to add some energy but the game was already gone.

Robi Saarma - 5.5: Had very little impact after being introduced.

Markus Soomets - N/A: Came on late with the result settled.

Joonas Tamm - N/A: Replaced the injured Paskotsi late on.

Henri Anier - N/A: Brought on for the final 10 minutes with no chance to impress.

Manager

Jurgen Henn - 5.0: His team arrived with a defensive mindset, but they had no answer for Italy's fluid attacking football. His side looked disjointed and were tactically outclassed from start to finish. A very difficult day for the Estonian coach.