Real Madrid Player Ratings vs Talavera: Mbappé Shines Again as Endrick Impresses Before January Loan Exit

Real Madrid are through to the next round of the Copa del Rey, but man, they really made it hard for themselves. Talavera pushed them all the way in a tense game that had a bit of everything—Mbappé doing what he does best, Endrick showing he’s wise beyond his years, and, honestly, some shaky defending at the end that nearly blew it for Ancelotti’s team.

With the lineup rotated, Madrid leaned heavily on flashes of individual brilliance. Mbappé led the charge as usual, and Endrick, still just a teenager, made a strong argument for more minutes before his expected loan in January.

Here’s how the Madrid players stacked up after a wild night in the Copa del Rey.

⚪ Real Madrid Player Ratings vs Talavera (Copa del Rey)

Andriy Lunin – 6.5/10

Lunin kept his cool and handled the basics. Not much he could do about Talavera’s late goal, but he did just enough to help Madrid see it out.

Lucas Vázquez – 6/10

Brought energy on the right and got forward well. Did his job defensively for most of the match, though he did lose focus near the end as the pressure mounted.

Nacho Fernández – 6/10

Stayed calm for most of the game, but really struggled to keep the defense organized when Talavera turned up the heat. Still, his experience helped Madrid hold on.

Antonio Rüdiger – 6.5/10

Won just about everything in the air and threw himself into challenges. Even he looked stretched late on as Talavera pressed for a shock.

Fran García – 6/10

Added some speed and width but couldn’t quite deliver the final ball. Decent enough at the back, nothing special going forward.

Dani Ceballos – 6.5/10

Kept things ticking in midfield, moved the ball well, and helped Madrid control the pace for long spells.

Aurélien Tchouaméni – 7/10

Did the dirty work, protected the back line, and broke up Talavera’s attacks. Solid all night.

Jude Bellingham – 7/10

Always in the thick of things, finding pockets of space and linking play. His movement made life easier for Mbappé and Endrick.

Kylian Mbappé – 9/10 (Man of the Match) Simply unstoppable.

He ran at defenders, created chance after chance, and turned the game when Madrid really needed him. His confidence and leadership keep lifting this team.

Endrick – 7.5/10

The kid just keeps impressing. Calm on the ball, sharp movement, relentless work rate—Endrick looked like he belonged out there. Big things coming for him, even if he’s off on loan soon.

Rodrygo – 7/10

Buzzed around and linked up nicely with Mbappé. His speed gave Talavera headaches all night.

What stood out from this one?

Mbappé keeps carrying Madrid when it matters. Endrick’s development is right on track before his likely loan. Defensive lapses, especially late, are still an issue. Rotating the squad worked, but Madrid nearly paid for letting their guard down.

Bottom line?

Madrid move on, but this was a wake-up call. Mbappé’s magic and Endrick’s promise grabbed the spotlight, but those late nerves at the back gave Ancelotti plenty to think about. Madrid survived this time, but bigger challenges are coming.

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