While Osasuna celebrates a historic victory, Real Madrid is left to pick up the pieces of a performance characterized by defensive lapses and attacking inefficiency. Technical analysis and post-match ratings have identified the three players most responsible for the Merengues’ failure in Matchday 25.
Top 3 Worst Performers for Real Madrid
1. Thibaut Courtois – Rating: 5.3 (The Villain)
The Belgian goalkeeper suffered what many are calling his “worst night in a Madrid shirt.”
- Why? Courtois appeared unusually shaky and lacked his trademark composure. His poor positioning was directly blamed for the match-winning goal, and a late, clumsy challenge earned him a yellow card. He finished the match as the lowest-rated player on the pitch.
2. Raúl Asencio – Rating: 6.3 (Exposed)
The young defender struggled to cope with the high-intensity pressure from Osasuna’s frontline.
- Why? Asencio lacked focus in defensive transitions, often leaving gaps in the heart of the defense. His inability to track the movement of Osasuna’s attackers allowed the hosts to create multiple goal-scoring opportunities, making him the second-lowest-rated player.
3. Kylian Mbappé – Rating: 6.5 (Ineffective)
Despite being the main attacking threat, the French captain failed to deliver when it mattered most.
- Why? Mbappé suffered from a total lack of clinical finishing, wasting two clear-cut chances. He fell into the trap of Osasuna’s tight marking and struggled to link up with Vinícius Jr., matching the low rating of full-back Álvaro Carreras.
A Contrast in Levels
While the aforementioned trio struggled, the midfield and wings showed signs of life. Fede Valverde (7.9) and Vinícius Júnior (7.7) were the only players who attempted to rescue the situation, providing a balanced performance that was ultimately let down by the defensive collapse.
Tactical Note:
The sharp decline in Courtois’ performance and the recurring gaps in the backline place manager Carlo Ancelotti under immense pressure. With the Champions League returning, the “King of Europe” must urgently address these defensive “catastrophes” before the title race slips away entirely.
