Real Madrid: Player Ratings from frustrating loss to Manchester City

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MADRID, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 26: Luka Modric of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Bernabeu on February 26, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Livesey – Danehouse/Getty Images) /

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Luka Modric -7

At 34 years-old Modric moved across the pitch as if he stepped into a time machine before making his way onto the pitch. Quick changes of directions and interplay allowed him to have a positive impact in the game to help break down the lines of City.

Casemiro – 7

Casemiro was once again a staple for a Real Madrid side that attempted a free-flowing style in the attack. His backheel flick in the final third though was a little too cute and nearly cost Madrid a goal as City countered.

Federico Valverde – 7.5

Starting ahead of Toni Kroos in a Champions League match is a personal victory alone. Fede barreled up and down the field retrieving the ball for Madrid along with being tied for a team-high three tackles. His offensive product was ever-present moving the ball quickly and decisively in close quarters and through open play.

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