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The U.S. fell 2-1 to Germany in its final World Cup warm-up, with Antonee Robinson leveling before halftime after Kai Havertz opened the scoring. Maurice Edu’s starting-XI ratings were largely mid-range, led by solid work from Matt Freese and the defense, as the U.S. heads into its Paraguay opener with questions in attack and at centre-back.
In the 2-2 draw between Valencia and Real Madrid, Vinicius Junior stood out with a goal and an assist, while Carvajal's mistake led to Valencia's second goal. Kroos had an uncharacteristically poor performance, while Modric and Brahim Diaz made positive impacts off the bench.
Real Madrid drew 1-1 against Rayo Vallecano in the 2024 La Liga match. Fede Valverde provided a perfect assist, while Joselu scored for Real Madrid. Player ratings ranged from 3 to 8, with standout performances from Tchouameni and Valverde, while Modric and Carvajal received lower ratings. Substitutions Toni Kroos and Rodyrgo had mixed impacts, and Carvajal received a needless double yellow card.
AC Milan secured a 3-0 victory over Empoli with standout performances from several players. Loftus-Cheek was named Man of the Match for his goal and overall impact, while Hernandez also impressed with a 7.5 rating. Pulisic contributed with a notable assist, and Leao showed signs of returning to form. Coach Pioli's tactics were effective, and the team's performance suggests positive momentum.
Real Madrid defeated Arandina 3-1 in the Copa del Rey Round of 32 with standout performances from Brahim Diaz, who scored a goal and assisted another, and Arda Guler, who impressed despite a lengthy absence from competitive play. The match saw a mix of ratings for Real Madrid players, with Nico Paz having a notably difficult game, while others like Eduardo Camavinga and Fede Valverde put in solid performances. Real Madrid's depth was on display as they rotated their squad and still secured a comfortable win.
Chelsea defeated Preston North End 4-0 in the FA Cup match, with a slow start but eventually finding their rhythm. Armando Broja, Thiago Silva, and Raheem Sterling scored, with Enzo Fernández's goal confirmed by VAR. The team made four changes from the last game, including a first senior start for Alfie Gilchrist and a senior debut for Michael Golding. Chelsea now looks forward to the fourth round draw and their upcoming League Cup semifinal against Middlesbrough.
Real Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Real Mallorca in La Liga, with Toni Rudiger standing out as the match hero, scoring the game-winning goal and earning a 9 rating for his defensive prowess. Other notable performances included Dani Carvajal and Luka Modric, who received ratings of 7.5 and 8 respectively. Fran Garcia struggled with a rating of 4, while Brahim made a significant impact off the bench with a rating of 8. Real Madrid's defense was crucial in maintaining the lead, with some players like Andriy Lunin having fortunate moments as the woodwork came to the rescue.
Tottenham Hotspur secured a crucial 3-1 victory over a high-flying Bournemouth, with goals from Pape Sarr, Son Heung-Min, and Richarlison, despite being reduced to ten men due to Alejo Veliz's knee injury. The win places Spurs just three points behind the league leaders at the start of 2024. However, the match also raised concerns as Veliz sustained a serious injury and Sarr's hamstring issue could affect his African Cup of Nations participation. Fans are invited to rate the players' performances in the match.
AC Milan secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Sassuolo with Christian Pulisic scoring the decisive goal, earning him the Man of the Match title. Ismael Bennacer also played a key role with a crucial assist. The performance of the team was not particularly impressive, with several players receiving average ratings and Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud underperforming. The win was important for Milan to get back on track, but the team's overall display left room for improvement.
Chelsea secured a narrow 3-2 victory against Luton Town in the Premier League, with Cole Palmer scoring twice and Madueke adding another. Despite a strong start and a 2-0 lead at halftime, Luton fought back with two goals in the second half, but Chelsea managed to hold on for their first away win after four consecutive losses. The team saw four changes from the previous match, with tactical substitutions made to maintain the lead. Next, Chelsea faces Preston North End in the FA Cup.