Player Ratings: Atalanta 2-3 Real Madrid; 2024 UEFA Champions League

Jude Bellingham was once again the stand out performer.

Full match player ratings below:

Thibaut Courtois—8: Despite conceding two goals, Courtois did well facing a number of shots (7 saves total), with 3 from inside the box.

Lucas Vazquez—5.5: Adama Lookman got the better of Vazquez and scored Atalanta’s second goal by taking the fullback on 1v1 inside the box.

Tchouameni—5.5: Looked like a midfielder playing center back when conceding the penalty—a needless foul inside the box. Like Rudiger, he was great defending crosses and winning headed clearances inside the eighteen.

Rudiger—7: Crucial with his box defending, but nearly lost concentration in the final minute of the game, overcommitting on a cross and leaving Retegui with a free shot on goal.

Fran Garcia—6: Did not get forward as often as he normally does but put in a defensive shift against Bellanova, Djimsiti, and Pasalic.

Dani Ceballos—8: Another strong performance in the middle of midfield. Constantly worked without the ball to close gaps. His defensive numbers stood out: won 7/11 ground duels, had 4 clearances, 8 recoveries (team high), 2 interceptions, 2 completed tackles, and was fouled 5 times, helping Madrid get out of pressure.

Fede Valverde—6: Sat the deepest of the midfielders and put in a disciplined tactical shift.

Brahim—8: Ran tirelessly all night long. Put in a massive defensive shift down the right flank. Missed a good opportunity inside the box after Atalanta’s goalkeeper parried a Vinicius cross right to the Moroccan’s feet.

Jude Bellingham—9: Made countless runs from his attacking midfield position to stretch the Atalanta backline. Dragged the Italian side’s man-marking scheme out of shape with his movement. Popped up in dangerous areas as a #10. Kept his goal-scoring streak alive with a brilliant piece of 1v1 play against De Roon, smashing his left-footed shot past the keeper. Once again, did a little bit of everything—offensively and defensively.