Real Madrid's best and worst players in enthralling Man City draw

• Real Madrid twice came from behind to snatch a dramatic 3-3 draw with Man City
• Rodrygo & Valverde among the goals for Carlo Ancelotti's side
• Andriy Lunin caught out for a shock opener

By Tom Gott
3:00 AM GMT+1
Real Madrid helped put on a classic / James Gill - Danehouse/GettyImages
Real Madrid helped put on one of the finest Champions League games in recent memory as they battled to a 3-3 draw with Manchester City on Tuesday.
After conceding an early goal, Madrid roared into the lead but were pegged back by two second-half screamers, only for Federico Valverde to net his own unbelievable goal to seal a share of the spoils for Carlo Ancelotti's side.
Here are Real Madrid's best and worst players according to 90min's player ratings.

Real Madrid's best player vs Man City

Antonio Rudiger - 8/10

Rudiger reignited his feud with Haaland / Clive Brunskill/GettyImages
Antonio Rudiger's battle with Erling Haaland last season was a famous one, and the pair butted heads once again.
It wasn't as comical this time around, with Rudiger rarely dipping into his box of tricks, but the Madrid defender still made light work of perhaps Europe's greatest striker. Again.

Honourable mention
Rodrygo - 7/10

Rodrygo enjoyed a great showing / James Gill - Danehouse/GettyImages
Rodrygo put on a truly mesmerising display in the first half, tormenting City's defence and picking up a well-deserved goal. It was a real reminder of the sort of quality he possesses.
Surprisingly, Rodrygo was withdrawn when Madrid went 3-2 down, and while Carlo Ancelotti's decision ultimately did yield rewards, it was still a surprise to see the team's most impactful attacker hooked.

Real Madrid's worst player vs Man City

Andriy Lunin - 5/10

Lunin should have done better with the opener / Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/GettyImages
The game got off to a nightmareish start for Andriy Lunin, whose poor positioning was caught out by Bernardo Silva just two minutes into proceedings.
He could do absolutely nothing about the next two goals that went soaring past him, but letting in that opener undoubtedly set the tone for the game.

Dishonourable mention
Jude Bellingham - 6/10

A quiet showing from Bellingham / David Ramos/GettyImages
Was Jude Bellingham bad? No, not at all, but there's no denying he failed to live up to his high standards.
It felt like the game was played around Bellingham at times, with his most memorable involvements being battles to hold his composure as he grew increasingly frustrated with the referee.

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What the papers say
European giants Paris St Germain and Barcelona are interested in Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, who is worth around £75million, the Telegraph reports. The 27-year-old will still have three years on his contract at Anfield at the end of the season. Diaz has scored eight goals and had four assists in the Premier League this season.
Tottenham are joining Chelsea in the race for Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams, the Telegraph says. The 21-year-old, who has scored three goals to go with his eight assists in LaLiga, has a £42.8million release clause in his contract.
Manchester United have not yet agreed to a compensation deal for Dan Ashworth, who has agreed to move from Newcastle as sporting director, and the Guardian says it may take months before he can join the club.
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Pedro Neto: Manchester City have been linked with the 24-year-old Wolves winger but the club will have to fight off suitors from the Saudi Pro League, according to TeamTalk.
Danilho Doekhi: Crystal Palace and Fulham have identified the 25-year-old Union Berlin defender as an option to bolster their defence, Football Insider reports.
What the papers say
European giants Paris St Germain and Barcelona are interested in Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, who is worth around £75million, the Telegraph reports. The 27-year-old will still have three years on his contract at Anfield at the end of the season. Diaz has scored eight goals and had four assists in the Premier League this season.
Tottenham are joining Chelsea in the race for Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams, the Telegraph says. The 21-year-old, who has scored three goals to go with his eight assists in LaLiga, has a £42.8million release clause in his contract.
Manchester United have not yet agreed to a compensation deal for Dan Ashworth, who has agreed to move from Newcastle as sporting director, and the Guardian says it may take months before he can join the club.
Social media round-up
Players to watch
Pedro Neto: Manchester City have been linked with the 24-year-old Wolves winger but the club will have to fight off suitors from the Saudi Pro League, according to TeamTalk.
Danilho Doekhi: Crystal Palace and Fulham have identified the 25-year-old Union Berlin defender as an option to bolster their defence, Football Insider
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Arsenal's best and worst players in entertaining Bayern Munich clash
Arsenal only managed a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich on Tuesday evening
Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard scored the goals for the Gunners
Second leg of the Champions League quarter-final to take place next week in Bavaria

By Ewan Ross-Murray
3:00 AM GMT+1
Leandro Trossard was a difference-maker for the Gunners
Leandro Trossard was a difference-maker for the Gunners / Sportsphoto/Allstar/GettyImages
Arsenal may have been strong favourites for their Champions League quarter-final first leg with Bayern Munich on Tuesday evening, but they were only able to take a draw away from a high-octane clash in north London.

The Gunners dominated for large periods but were often left exposed on the counter-attack as the likes of Leroy Sane and old enemy Harry Kane caused them problems.


In the end, the 2-2 draw may have been a good result for the Gunners given they trailed at half-time, with goals from Serge Gnabry and former Tottenham striker Kane shocking the home fans after Bukayo Saka's opener.

Leandro Trossard proved a difference-maker off the bench and popped up with a crucial goal, but not all of Mikel Arteta's men were at their best against the Bundesliga giants.

Here are Arsenal's best and worst players during their draw with Bayern.

Arsenal's best player vs Bayern Munich
Bukayo Saka - 8/10
Bukayo Saka
Saka caused Bayern plenty of issues / Mike Hewitt/GettyImages
Saka certainly caught the eye when he put Arsenal ahead after just 12 minutes, but his impressive strike was only one contribution in a dazzling performance. It was an excellent and trademark left-footed finish from the youngster, who made Alphonso Davies' life incredibly difficult throughout.

Arsenal's starboy was always willing to run at the speedy Bayern left-back and continually drew fouls in the opposition half as the hosts looked to pile on the pressure. It was an electric outing from the forward and Bayern will need a special plan to deny him freedom next week - especially with Davies missing the second leg due to suspension.

Honourable mention
Leandro Trossard - 8/10
Just as Arsenal looked to be getting frustrated by some stubborn Bayern defending, Arteta brought Gabriel Jesus and Trossard on to the pitch. Both changed the complexion of the game, with the former setting up the latter for the all-important leveller.

Both deserve honourable mentions but it was Trossard who looked the most lively after his introduction, while also showing his ruthless streak once again inside the penalty area.

After all, Arsenal wouldn't be in the final eight without his vital goal against Porto in the last 16.

Arsenal's worst player vs Bayern Munich
David Raya - 5/10
David Raya
David Raya didn't have his best night / Eddie Keogh/GettyImages
It wasn't a terrible display from David Raya, let's make that clear. However, given Bayern seldom tested him, his questionable decision making in the vital moments arguably proved costly for the hosts.

In the build-up to Bayern's equaliser - a goal that dramatically changed the course of the game - Raya needlessly rushed out of his goal as Gabriel swept up an aimless ball over the top. As a result, the centre-back couldn't direct a pass back to his goalkeeper, forcing him to surrender possession with a loose pass. Both will share the blame, but Raya's decision forced Gabriel's hand.

Raya also made Kane's life pretty simple from the penalty spot in the first half, committing far too early as the Bayern forward went to strike his spot kick. It may not have mattered given the England captain's incredible penalty record, but it was another slight misjudgement from the Arsenal stopper.

Dishonourable mention
Gabriel Martinelli - 5/10
The Arsenal winger wasn't guilty of making too many errors at the Emirates, he was simply guilty of being far too quiet. He was rarely involved in the final third and was unable to get the better of Joshua Kimmich at right-back, with Arsenal's best moments coming down Saka's side.

Perhaps most telling, Arsenal looked instantly better when he was withdrawn, with Trossard coming on in his place.

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