Real Madrid managed to come out victorious in the Derbi Madrileno duel on week 6 of La Liga, Monday (19/9/2022) early in the morning. A visit to Atletico Madrid's cage, Los Blancos managed to steal three points thanks to a narrow 2-1 victory.
This result extends Real Madrid's positive record at the start of the season. Carlo Ancelotti's team was able to wipe out six La Liga matches with a win.
Currently, Real Madrid is the only team that always wins in the 2022/2023 season. This success cannot be separated from the contribution of players who are on fire.
In the match against Atletico, these players also resumed their best performance. Curious who these players are? Here are the four Real Madrid players with the highest ratings when they beat Atletico Madrid's Whoscored version.
Federico Valverde
Federico Valverde became a vital figure in Real Madrid's victory at the Civitas Metropolitano. Valverde managed to score the second goal that ensured Real Madrid stole three points at home to city rivals, Atletico Madrid.
Valverde's one-goal contribution made him Man of the Match against Atletico Madrid. This is the second time in a row that Valverde has become MotM after last week Valverde got him in the match against RB Leipzig.
Valverde received a rating of 7.8 on the Whoscored version. In this match, Valverde recorded two shots, three wins in area duels and one successful dribble.
Aurelien Tchouameni
Aurelien Tchouameni has impressed again as a Real Madrid midfielder. Tchouameni proved that the high price that Los Blancos paid was well worth it.
Tchouameni is the highest-rated midfielder in the Madrileno derby. Tchouameni received a rating of 7.6 released by Whoscored.
Tchouameni had a very significant contribution to Real Madrid's victory today. The French midfielder scored a beautiful assist for Real Madrid's first goal.
Rodrygo
Rodrygo once again proved himself as a talented striker for Real Madrid. In the match against Atletico Madrid, Rodrygo listed his name on the scoreboard.
Rodrygo scored his first goal in the 18th minute when Real Madrid successfully beat Atletico Madrid. It was his third goal of the season for Real Madrid.
Rodrygo was recorded to have received a rating of 7.5 according to the Whoscore version for his large contribution. Rodrygo who is on fire is also the Real Madrid player with the highest average rating up to the 6th Jornada of La Liga.
Dani Carvajal
Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal has proven that it's not just the attackers who are on fire. The 30-year-old defender has successfully secured the right area of the Real Madrid defense from attacks by Atletico Madrid players.
Carvajal is the highest-rated defender in the Madrileno derby. Carvajal earned a rating of 7.3 by Whoscored with a significant contribution as a right-back.
Carvajal recorded three successful dribbles to help Valverde on the right wing of Real Madrid. In defense, Carvajal also recorded 100 percent successful tackles and three interceptions.
Source: Whoscore