Cristiano ---------------------------------------------------------6.5
Even though his goal was the turning point in the game which
turned the table in favor of Madrid, his performance was quite below par in
relation to his full ability known to people. His first goal attempt should
have been given to Huguain as he was in a better position to deliver the goods rather than him trying to score by himself.
And Maicon did not really help his matter from the left flank. I think he needs
to be more team oriented.
Dimaria
.--------------------------------------------------------5.5
It was obvious that
he didn’t appear at the party until the last 15 mins of the game. He lost a lot
of opportunities and he did not make available enough balls to the real front men.
He could not blend into the game much from his right flank. It was not really a
good moment for him even though the 3 points were more important to the team
than individual accolades .
Huguain………………………………4
He was actually the flop of the match. He was so un composed
and disorganized in front of the goal post. He could have caused a great havoc
if he was allowed to remain in the game. He did not justify his first choice
over Benzema in the game at all. It was a poor night for him.
Marcelo-----------------------------7.5
His overlapping attribute was quite threatening. He was able
to support the attackers from the flank and also able to play some direct shots
from outside the box. So, it wasn’t a surprise to everyone, when he opened the
score sheet for real Madrid. It was a great night for him. He played very well.
Alonso Xabi……………… ……..6
His presence was quite felt in front of the Madrid backline.
He was really a pain in the neck of David
Silva. He did the dirty job well. He supported the team in the attack by
holding the ball well. But couldn’t obstruct the movement and tenacity of Yaya Toure much.
Khedira-------------------------------------6
He was able to support Xabi Alonso in front of the backline and prevented mancity from taking control of
the midfield.
Iker Casilas…………………………………..6
He was actually on holiday especially in the first half of
the match as there was no single shot at goal from Mancity. But it was
unfortunate for him to have conceded the very first kick at goal even though
the range was quite close.
Arbeloa………………………….5.0
His performance tonight was culpable. He could not penetrate
well from the flank. Clichy was quite a torn in his flesh.
Varain……………………………………6
He was quite young. So he still needs some levels of experience. He was able to handle his right
back wing very well. His potentials were quite obvious
in the game. But he needs to be more balanced and précised in front of
attackers. He must also try as much as possible to avoid errors that may lead
to penalties.
Benzema………………………….7
Nothing puts an end to opposition than proof. He was brought
in and he did the job very well. So Huguain must be on his toes now.
Modric--------------------------------------5.5
He came in from the bench and he joined in the pressure
against the City and the effect of this brought about the victory in favor of
Madrid.
Manchester City FC
Silva…………………………………………6
The Madrid defensive midfielders did nor give him much space to thrive but his quality was
not absolutely denied. His skills were put into use whenever got the control of
the ball. He had a good control the ball. But I think Macini would have to
explain to the world why he had to be removed.
Yaya toure………………………………………………………..7
He was really rugged and his attributes were obvious through
out the game. He really lived up to expectation. He provided the assistance for
the first goal and he almost scored one by himself. He supported the team in
many occasion on the counter. He did so well.
Nasri……………………………………………..5
His injury in the first half denied him of what he was
capable of. Even though we did not see him much in the game during the short
period.
Tevez…………………………………………………………….4
He didn’t come to the party for large part of the game.
Since Madrid didn’t allow the Mancity midfielders to have much of the ball, so
he could not do much in the front. It was a bad night for him.
Kompany………………………………………………...5.5
Even though he supported Maicon so much on the wing in the first half but he
didn’t coordinate his backline very well and this led to some of the goals
against city especially the third one by Cristiano Ronaldo
Joe Hart………………………………………………….7
He did so well to night. He didn’t deserve the score line in
the end. Even though the pressure was much on him in the beginning and towards
the end of the second half, he still performed very well. He made some
dangerous saves. But the third goal against him was a dent on his score card.
Kolarov……………………………………………………..6.5
His coming in into the game from the bench was a plus to the
team. And he actually showed the world that his strength in set piece was out
of this world. He did a good job.
Clichy…………………………………………………………..6
He did a good job at the back especially from that wing.He was a pain in the neck of Arbeloa
Zabaleta……………………………………………………………5
He was supposed to come in the bench to support the team but
his inclusion didn’t make much difference. He was also culpable in the defense
flop .
Dzeko……………………………………………………………6.5
He was very composed in delivering the first goal for the
city. And his general performance was at optimum. Pls share with loved ones.
Join us to tonight in the battle between
Juventus and the defending champion,
Chelsea. Who do you think will carry the day? Please make your prediction if
you have one. But I till to Juventus. Thanks.
Tunde Adenuga
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