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Copa del Rey | Round Five
Jan 7, 2015 at 8pm UK
 
Real Madrid logo

2-0

Garcia (58' pen.), Gimenez (76')
FT(HT: 0-0)

Player Ratings: Atletico Madrid 2-0 Real Madrid

Sports Mole analyses how each individual player performed during Atletico Madrid's 2-0 win over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey.

Goals from Raul Garcia and Jose Gimenez helped Atletico Madrid record a 2-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 Copa del Rey clash on Wednesday.

Both strikes came in the second period, with Garcia netting from the penalty spot and Gimenez finding the corner with a header.

The second leg at the Bernabeu will take place next Thursday.

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


Atletico Madrid's midfielder Raul Garcia celebrates after scoring during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) round of 16 first leg football match Club Atletico de Madrid vs Real Madrid CF at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid on January 7, 2015© Getty Images

ATLETICO

Goal

Jan Oblak: Made an excellent save early on to deny Sergio Ramos from close range, while the stopper was strong from crosses throughout the 90 minutes. Positive night for the Slovenian. (7/10)

Defence

Jesus Gamez: Was one of six Atletico players to pick up a booking, but the card demonstrated his desire. Had a good night filling in for first-choice right-back Juanfran. (7/10)

Diego Godin: When is the centre-back ever anything less than excellent? Marshalled his back four - which included two teenagers - during another towering performance. (8/10)

Jose Gimenez: Continues to keep Miranda out of the side and looks the full package at the age of 19. Defended excellently and scored his side's second with a towering header. (9/10)

Lucas Hernandez: Usually a centre-back, but the 18-year-old filled in at left-back against Real Madrid. Put in the type of performance that defied his tender years. (7/10)

Midfield

Mario Suarez: Did not influence the match too much in terms of ball possession, but the Spaniard was a willing worker in defensive areas throughout the evening. (7/10)

Gabi: Set up Gimenez for Atletico's second in what was another impressive night for the Spaniard. Captained the home team expertly from the middle of the park. (7/10)

Raul Garcia: Won and then scored his side's penalty just before the hour. Heavily involved in forward areas, but always aware of his duties at the other end. (8/10)

Attack

Antoine Griezmann: Entered the match having netted five goals in his last two games, but the Frenchman could not register here despite a couple of half-chances. (6/10)

Fernando Torres: Worked ever so hard on his second Atletico debut, but the Spaniard is still lacking fitness. Looks pleased to have returned home. (6/10)

Saul Niguez: Given the nod in place of the rested Arda Turan and the Spaniard put on a good show. Not too much in the final third, but helped his side defensively on a number of occasions. (6/10)

Substitutes

Koke: Entered just after Atletico had taken the lead and the Spaniard immediately picked up the pace of the match. Radiated class each time he had possession of the ball. (7/10)

Arda Turan: Given the final 20 minutes at the Calderon, but the Turkish international, who has been in fine form this season, did not see too much of the ball. (6/10)

Mario Mandzukic: Replaced Griezmann 15 minutes from time and the big Croatian helped his side retain possession in the latter stages. (6/10)


Sami Khedira of Real Madrid CF looks on during the Copa Del Rey Round of 32 first leg match at Power8 Stadium on October 29, 2014© Getty Images

REAL MADRID

Goal

Keylor Navas: Made a smart save to deny Griezmann in the first period on what was a rare start for the Costa Rican and he cannot really be blamed for either Atletico goal. (6/10)

Defence

Alvaro Arbeloa: Lucky not to be sent off late on following a horror challenge on Gabi. Ventured forward on plenty of occasions, but the right-back's delivery was extremely poor. (5/10)

Raphael Varane: Made a stunning challenge on Griezmann in the first period and looked composed at the heart of the defence. Now desperately needs a run in the XI. (7/10)

Sergio Ramos: Should have scored early on, but saw his powerful header saved by Oblak. Gave away a second-half penalty for a pull on Garcia inside the box. (6/10)

Marcelo: Threatened to get forward throughout the match, but the Brazilian's final ball was disappointing. That said, he made a couple of crucial blocks in the first period. (6/10)

Midfield

Sami Khedira: Given a rare start despite speculation surrounding his future and the German put on a decent display without pulling up too many trees. (6/10)

Toni Kroos: Was the pick of his side's midfielders on the night. Classy in possession of the ball and had a couple of long-range attempts, but needed more from those around him. (7/10)

Isco: Has been in such fine form this season, but the Spaniard struggled here. Showed glimpses of his quality, but faded in and out of the match. (6/10)

Attack

Gareth Bale: Had a first-half header ruled out for offside on what was a frustrating evening for the Welshman. Had a couple of long-range attempts, but could not test Oblak. (6/10)

Karim Benzema: Made some good runs in the first period, but faded as the match gathered pace. Was replaced by Jese Rodriguez after 75 minutes. (6/10)

James Rodriguez: Still working his way back to fitness following an injury. Struggled in open play, while his set-piece delivery was also inconsistent. (6/10)

Substitutes

Cristiano Ronaldo: Certainly made an impact during his 30 minutes on the field, but this time, the Portuguese could not inspire his side. (6/10)

Jese Rodriguez: Offered Los Blancos a different threat in the final third, but like a number of his teammates, the Spaniard struggled against a brilliant defence. (6/10)

Dani Carvajal: Replaced Arbeloa late on and put in a couple of dangerous crosses. (6/10)


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Atletico Madrid's midfielder Raul Garcia celebrates after scoring during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) round of 16 first leg football match Club Atletico de Madrid vs Real Madrid CF at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid on January 7, 2015
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