LW Eden Hazard
What more superlatives can be said about Eden Hazard? The man is a tank who never stops running on the ball. He is an incredibly hard worker in the attack, and he is flourishing, linking up with Mendy and Benzema to devastating effect.
Hazard won nine dribbles and drew seven fouls in another ridiculous display of individual quality, adding two shots on target and two key passes in the process. The Belgian consistently finds ways to create something out of nothing, and his burst of acceleration is special.
Rating: 8.0 out of 10
CF Karim Benzema
With a nod to Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski, Benzema just might be the best striker in the world right now. He is certainly the most versatile when it comes to helping teammates and creating his own chances, as his full set of attacking skills were on display in this 3-1 win.
Benzema was unlucky not to finish with a third straight brace. His goal was the result of brilliant shoulder/chest technique to turn home Modric’s free kick, and he nearly added a second in the dying minutes of the match with a sharp shot from outside the box.
Rating: 8.5 out of 10
RW Rodrygo
Although Rodrygo had a more subdued performance and didn’t play as well as Gareth Bale did off the bench, he still had his moments. Rodrygo worked hard defensively and showed of his intelligence when linking up with Karim Benzema. Most 18-year-old wingers don’t have his vision.
Rating: 6.0 out of 10