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Player Ratings: Atletico Madrid 4-0 Real Madrid

Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each individual player performed during Atletico Madrid's thumping 4-0 La Liga win over Real Madrid.

Atletico Madrid moved four points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid with a thumping 4-0 win over their capital rivals on Saturday.

It is the first time since the 1998-99 season that Atletico have beaten Real in the league at the Vicente Calderon.

First-half goals from Tiago and Saul Niguez gave the hosts a healthy advantage before Antoine Griezmann and Mario Mandzukic netted in the second 45 minutes.

Here, Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each individual player performed during the Madrid derby.


Atletico Madrid's Portuguese midfielder Tiago (2ndL) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Spanish league football match against Real Madrid on February 7, 2015© Getty Images

ATLETICO

Goal

Miguel Moya: Only had one save to make, but it was a good one as he pushed Asier Illarramendi's stinging effort over the crossbar. Another strong performance from the summer acquisition. (6/10)

Defence

Juanfran: Has been a little short of his best in recent weeks, but returned to top form here. A danger in forward positions and defensively excellent in the Spanish capital. (7/10)

Diego Godin: Picked up a bloodied nose on another battling performance from the powerful defender. Surely now the best centre-back in world football. (8/10)

Miranda: Has had a difficult season thus far, but returned to somewhere near his best here. Always looked in control against Real Madrid's front three. (7/10)

Guilherme Siqueira: Set up Saul for Atletico's second on what was a supern display from the full-back. Caused all sorts of problems with his work in forward areas. (8/10)

Midfield

Gabi: No-frills performance from the Spaniard, who kept things ticking over in the middle of the park. Plays such a crucial role in these type of matches. (7/10)

Koke: Lasted just 10 minutes after picking up a hamstring injury. (5/10)

Tiago: Scored the opening goal of the match and also had chances in the second period. Seemed to enjoy pushing further forward due to Atletico's domination of the ball. (7/10)

Attack

Antoine Griezmann: Another excellent display from the Frenchman. Gave his side an out ball with his pace and deservedly got on the scoresheet 20 minutes from time. (8/10)

Mario Mandzukic: Set up Tiago for Atletico's first of the match, before scoring the fourth with an excellent header. Continues to improve with each passing match. (8/10)

Arda Turan: Played his part in two of Atletico's four goals on another wonderful performance from the Turk. Radiates class each time that he has possession of the ball. (8/10)

Substitutes

Saul Niguez: Did not start nor finish the match, but made some contribution. Scored his side's second with a stunning bicycle kick before setting up Griezmann for goal number three. (8/10)

Raul Garcia: Replaced Saul 20 minutes from time and immediately picked up the pace of the match. (7/10)

Fernando Torres: Only given the final 15 minutes, but still provided an assist - setting up Mandzukic with an excellent cross. Looks a much happier man these days. (7/10)


Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid looks on after taking a fall during the La Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid on February 7, 2015© Getty Images

REAL MADRID

Goal

Iker Casillas: Dropped a big clanger for Atletico's first of the match on what was a difficult afternoon. That said, the Spaniard was not helped by his shaky defence. (5/10)

Defence

Dani Carvajal: Found Siqueira difficult to handle in a wide area. Usually such a threat in forward areas, but could not make his mark at the Calderon. (6/10)

Nacho: Has not had too much football this season and it looked like it here. Really struggled to contain the movement of the home side's attack. (5/10)

Raphael Varane: Now enjoying a regular run in the team, but looks better alongside Sergio Ramos. Not the Frenchman's best afternoon in a Real shirt. (6/10)

Fabio Coentrao: Another that has struggled for football this season and the Portuguese really struggled also. Looked leggy and lethargic in defensive areas. (5/10)

Midfield

Sami Khedira: Tasked with protecting his back four, but the German really struggled and was subbed at the break. Has not looked the same player since returning from a long-term knee injury. (5/10)

Isco: One of Real's best players this season, but the Spaniard did not impact matters here. Did not really see enough of the ball in forward areas. (6/10)

Toni Kroos: Kept things tidy in the middle of the park, the German also delivered a couple of dangerous set pieces. One of his side's better players. (6/10)

Attack

Gareth Bale: Very frustrating afternoon for the Welshman. Had some bright moments, but faded in and out of the match, especially in the second 45 minutes. (5/10)

Karim Benzema: Poor from the Frenchman, who made little impact. (5/10)

Cristiano Ronaldo: Returned to the XI following a two-game suspension, but it did not happen for the Portuguese. Had a frustrating afternoon in the capital. (5/10)

Substitutes

Jese Rodriguez: Entered at the interval in place of Khedira, but the Spaniard struggled against an impressive Atletico side. (5/10)

Asier Illarramendi: Had his side's only attempt on target in the second period - bringing a smart save from Moya. (6/10)

Javier Hernandez: Replaced Benzema for the final 15 minutes, but hardly saw the ball. (5/10)


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Atletico Madrid's Turkish midfielder Arda Turan (L) vies with Real Madrid's Portuguese defender Fabio Coentrao during the Spanish league football match on February 7, 2015
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