PSG 1-2 Real Madrid (2- 5 agg): Player Ratings

Real Madrid

Ronaldo scores in the Champions League again!

Keylor Navas - 7/10

A quieter than expected outing for Navas as PSG only managed three shots on target. One of them needed an exceptional save from him as he kept out a low shot from di Maria in the first half.

Dani Carvajal - 7/10

Was happy to stay back and defend instead of going on the overlap every time. Was solid defensively and made a couple of really good blocks. He made 5 interceptions - the most by any player in the match.

Sergio Ramos - 8/10

The first clear chance of the game fell to Ramos when his shot was palmed away by Areola. Was confident and commanding from the back and made very few errors. He together with Varane nullified the threat of Cavani to a great extent.

Raphael Varane - 7/10

A very good game for the Frenchman as he and Ramos stood tall throughout the 90 minutes. Had to make a couple of important blocks and cleared the ball effectively.

Marcelo - 7/10

After a bit of a sloppy start, Marcelo took a bit of time to get into his stride. Put Benzema through with a brilliant through ball and another decent cross to Ronaldo, both of which were not converted. Defensively solid and put in a good shift.

Lucas Vázquez - 7/10

Often had to track back to defend in the first half but provided the assist to Ronaldo with a perfectly weighted cross. Could have scored a goal himself as his effort from a Bale cross was deflected off the outside of the post. He also created five chances, the most today.

Casemiro - 8/10

A brilliant all-round game from the Brazilian who was all over the pitch. Made a crucial block to deny Cavani a shot on goal in the second half and was involved in tackles all over the pitch. Scored Madrid's second goal as well, when he got the ball just outside the box and his shot went in deflected off the defender.

Mateo Kovacic - 6/10

Was surprisingly rash this afternoon and was extremely lucky not to get a yellow card for persistent fouling. Passing was tidy and was later subbed off.

Marco Asensio - 7/10

Another brilliant game from the youngster as he slowly starts to cement a place in the Madrid XI. Was involved in Madrid's first goal and struck the post later on. Continuously found spaces in the PSG defence and was a threat throughout the game with his quick movement from the wide areas. Asensio had a 95% passing accuracy in the final third today.

Karim Benzema - 5/10

Benzema continues to underperform and Zidane continues to pick him in his starting XI. He could have bagged a brace had he been more clinical as he missed a one on one opportunity in the first half and meekly shot wide when in a two versus one situation. Needs to find his form back before the next round.

Cristiano Ronaldo - 7/10

It was a game of few chances for Ronaldo who failed to do anything special in the first half. Proved yet again to be the right man at the right place as the superstar powerfully headed past Areola to give Madrid the lead. He scored with his only shot on target. Apart from the goal, there were instances when he should have done better, but he was the inspiration for this Real Madrid victory.

Substitutes

Toni Kroos - 6/10

Replaced Kovacic immediately after Cavani equalised as Zidane wanted to take advantage of the extra man and control the midfield. And that is exactly what the German did as he stabilised Madrid's system.

Gareth Bale - 6/10

Replaced Benzema and provided fresh legs on the pitch. Almost got an assist as Vazquez pounced upon his cross to shoot it against the upright.

Isco - N/A

Came in for Asensio and had very little time on his hand to affect the match.