{"id":23274,"date":"2026-02-17T22:30:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/02\/17\/vinicius-jr-tchouameni-and-huijsen-get-8-real-madrid-players-rated-in-narrow-win-vs-benfica\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T22:30:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:30:57","slug":"vinicius-jr-tchouameni-and-huijsen-get-8-real-madrid-players-rated-in-narrow-win-vs-benfica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/02\/17\/vinicius-jr-tchouameni-and-huijsen-get-8-real-madrid-players-rated-in-narrow-win-vs-benfica\/","title":{"rendered":"Vinicius Jr., Tchouameni And Huijsen Get 8 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Benfica"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Real Madrid faced off against Benfica earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win on the road in their UEFA Champions League playoff first-leg clash. Los Blancos made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.<\/p>\n

Vinicius Junior gave his team the lead in the 50th minute. Alvaro Arbeloa\u2019s men defended their slender advantage well and earned a narrow 1-0 away from home.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at how each Real Madrid<\/a> player fared during the clash against Benfica.<\/p>\n

GK: Thibaut Courtois \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He made a few solid saves at the back and secured an important clean sheet tonight.<\/p>\n

RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold \u2013 7.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alexander-Arnold performed his defensive duties well and made two key chances in the final third.<\/p>\n

CB: Antonio Rudiger \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He put his foot through the ball when he could and was tidy with his passing.<\/p>\n

CB: Dean Huijsen \u2013 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Spaniard put his foot through the ball when he could and was a strong presence in the air.<\/p>\n

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LISBON, PORTUGAL \u2013 FEBRUARY 17: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid reacts and gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid C.F. at Estadio do SL Benfica on February 17, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Angel Martinez\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

LB: Alvaro Carreras \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Carreras was a positive influence at both ends of the field.<\/p>\n

RW: Federico Valverde \u2013 7.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He came back to defend when he could and caught the eye at times on the right flank.<\/p>\n

CM: Arda Guler \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guler was not shy of attempting a shot but failed to find the back of the net tonight.<\/p>\n

CM: Aurelien Tchouameni \u2013 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He anchored the midfield with conviction and made one good chance going forward.<\/p>\n

LW: Eduardo Camavinga \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Camavinga performed his defensive responsibilities well and made two inviting chances in the final third.<\/p>\n

ST: Kylian Mbappe \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He caused a few headaches for his marker and has got an assist to show for his efforts.<\/p>\n

ST: Vinicius Junior \u2013 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Brazilian sensation caused a lot of problems for his marker and managed to score the only goal of the game in the 50th minute.<\/p>\n

Substitutes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

RW: Brahim Diaz \u2013 N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\n

CM: Thiago Pitarch \u2013 N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\n

RB: Dani Carvajal \u2013 N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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