Real Madrid vs. Valladolid: Live Player Ratings for Real Madrid

Angel Di Maria created countless opportunities during the opening frame against Valladolid, but at the half-time whistle it was goals from Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema that had Real Madrid 2-0 up against their guests.

We’ll have live player ratings for all the Madrid players during tonight’s match, so check back regularly to see how they're faring against Valladolid.

Player	Half-time	Full-time
Lopez	9	9
Carvajal	8	8
Pepe	8	8
Ramos	8	9
Marcelo	9	9
Alonso	9	9
Modric	8	9
Bale	9	9
Isco	8	8
Di Maria	9	8
Benzema	9	8

Half-time analysis

Lopez: Didn't have a single save to make in the first half.

Carvajal: Continues to develop an impressive understanding with Bale.

Pepe: Pushed up quite high as Madrid pressed.

Ramos: Missed two headed chances.

Marcelo: Involving himself in the buildup play, as usual.

Alonso: Those diagonal passes are a sight to behold.

Modric: Completed 96% of his passes.

Bale: Opened the scoring and then set up Benzema for the 2-0 goal.

Isco: Linking play well.

Di Maria: Didn't get on the scoresheet, but was Madrid's best attacker.

Benzema: Now has 10 goals this season.

Full-time analysis

Lopez: Ended up having only a trio of straightforward saves to make

Carvajal: Was incorrectly ruled offside on what would have been Benzema's second.

Pepe: Lasted until the 71st minute before going into the book.

Ramos: Completed 97 per cent of his passes and got forward with regularity.

Marcelo: Assisted on two of Bale's goals.

Alonso: This team is totally different with him in it.

Modric: Executed three tackles on the defensive side of the ball

Bale: Earned his first Madrid hat-trick, bringing him to within 21 of Cristiano Ronaldo's club record.

Isco: Very much underrated off the ball.

Di Maria: Disappointed when he was substituted, but a very solid showing.

Benzema: Should have had a brace.

Morata: Only had eight touches of the ball after coming on.

Jese: Created a few half-chances in a brief cameo.