Andriy Lunin - 7/10

The young goalkeeper faced a barrage of 20 shots, managing to make 5 crucial saves. Despite the pressure, he maintained composure and proved that he can handle high-stakes situations.

Lucas Vazquez - 5.5/10

While he made some promising runs forward, Vazquez struggled to contribute effectively in the attacking third, often lacking the finesse needed to make decisive plays.

Raul Asencio - 5.5/10

The talented youth player had a rare off day. His passing was inconsistent, and his positioning seemed out of sync, allowing Rayo Vallecano’s attack opportunities to flourish.

David Alaba - 8/10

Alaba stood out as one of the few bright spots in an otherwise tough match for Madrid. Demonstrating his defensive prowess, he was crucial in breaking up attacks and made several key blocks.

Fran Garcia - 5/10

Garcia made adventurous runs forward but showed hesitance to take risks, settling for safe passes instead of challenging the defense, which limited his effectiveness on the field.

Aurelien Tchouameni - 8.5/10

Tchouameni continued to impress and dominated the midfield. His ability to break opposition play and distribute the ball under pressure was pivotal in transitioning defense to attack.

Luka Modric - 8/10

The veteran midfielder put on a masterclass performance with 4 key passes and an assist. His vision and game intelligence shone through, despite being consistently targeted by the opposition.

Jude Bellingham - 6/10

In what was a challenging return from injury, Bellingham put in a hardworking performance but lacked the impactful touches that have defined his recent outings.

Rodrygo - 6/10

Rodrygo's influence waned as the game progressed, leading to his substitution in the 68th minute. He struggled to make an impact from the right flank.

Vinicius Junior - 7/10

Vinicius once again proved his worth by scoring a sensational goal, displaying his dribbling skills by besting three defenders. However, he missed a golden opportunity after an impressive setup from Modric.

Kylian Mbappe - 6.5/10

While he scored a goal that injected confidence into his performance, Mbappe was guilty of squandering several clear-cut chances that could have put the game out of reach for Vallecano.

Substitutions:

Eduardo Camavinga - 5/10

Camavinga's introduction was marred by several unnecessary fouls, which disrupted the flow of the game and put additional pressure on his teammates.

Fede Valverde - 6/10

Valverde took on a defensive role in the midfield, which stabilized the team's structure but didn't provide much in terms of offensive creativity.

Conclusion

Real Madrid's win reinforces their position in La Liga as they continue to chase the title, but the team's performance highlighted areas for improvement ahead of their crucial upcoming games. Fans will be eager to see more from stars like Bellingham and Mbappe as they look to build on this victory!