Real Madrid ratings against Real Sociedad: Kylian Mbappe stakes claim for Golden Shoe! French star nets twice to cap off the season in style as Luka Modric and Carlo Ancelotti bid farewell to the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid cruised past a rotated Sociedad team as two Bernabéu icons said goodbye with a victory.
Kylian Mbappe’s brace and Luka Modric’s emotional farewell overshadowed Real Madrid’s routine 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad—a match defined more by sentiment than spectacle. Carlo Ancelotti also signed off with a win in his final game before departing the La Liga champions to take the reins as Brazil’s new manager.
The contest had the air of a ceremonial stroll from the outset. With nothing left to fight for, Madrid controlled possession but lacked urgency, needing a generous VAR-assisted penalty to break the deadlock. Mbappe saw his initial spot-kick saved but calmly slotted the rebound—his 30th league goal of the campaign.
Beyond that, the game meandered. Arda Guler’s clever movement offered glimpses of creativity, while a rotated Sociedad side mustered half-chances without ever testing Madrid’s resolve. The night belonged to farewells, not footballing drama.
Mbappe doubled his tally in the 84th minute, firing home at the near post from Vinicius Junior’s pinpoint return pass. Yet the match’s defining moment came shortly after, as Luka Modric made his emotional final Bernabéu exit—subbed off to a guard of honor and rapturous applause from the Madrid faithful.
Below,sportpredictpro delivers its player ratings from Real Madrid’s 2024-25 La Liga season finale…
Goalkeeper & Defence
Andriy Lunin (6/10):
Had little to do but made one crucial save when called upon. A quiet evening between the sticks.
Lucas Vazquez (6/10):
Likely his final Bernabéu appearance, and the fans gave him a warm farewell. Worked diligently as always.
Aurelien Tchouameni (7/10):
Another assured display at center-back, growing into the role. Still, he’ll prefer his natural midfield spot next season.
Raul Asencio (5/10):
Struggled at times defensively, caught out of position. Faces a battle to secure his place in the squad going forward.
Fran Garcia (7/10):
Energetic and dynamic on the flank, contributing both defensively and in attack. Could he nail down a starting role next term?
Midfield
Federico Valverde (7/10):
Anchored midfield in the first half before adopting a more progressive role after the break. Efficient in recycling possession, often deferring to Modric after regaining control.
Luka Modric (7/10):
The midfield maestro orchestrated play with 106 completed passes, showcasing his trademark elegance in possession during his emotional Bernabéu farewell.
Dani Ceballos (6/10):
Creative in distribution with 18 final-third passes, though his defensive vulnerabilities were occasionally apparent.
Attack
Brahim Díaz (6/10):
Showed flashes of his dynamism with several dangerous moments before being forced off with an injury. His creativity was missed after departure.
Kylian Mbappé (8/10):
Adapted well to playing without Vinícius Jr – despite an uncharacteristic penalty miss, he responded with a clinical brace (taking his season total to 31) that all but secures him the European Golden Shoe.
Arda Güler (7/10):
Demonstrated exceptional spatial awareness, consistently finding dangerous gaps and generating opportunities. The young Turk continues to showcase his immense attacking potential.
Subs & Manager
Jesús Vallejo (6/10):
The often-overlooked defender saw 40 minutes of action, putting in a respectable shift during his limited time on the pitch.
Vinícius Jr (6/10):
While heavily involved in possession during his 30-minute cameo, his ball retention left room for improvement. Redeemed himself with a well-timed assist for Mbappé’s second goal.
Gonzalo García (N/A):
Introduced too late to influence the match meaningfully.
Chema Andrés (N/A):
His brief appearance will remain a footnote in history as Modrić’s final replacement during the Croatian’s emotional Bernabéu farewell.
Carlo Ancelotti (8/10):
The departing manager signed off in fitting fashion with a victory, capping off his legendary tenure with three deserved points.
