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Nov 3, 2015 at 7.45pm UK
 
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Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1-0 Paris Saint-Germain

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Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each player performed during Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

Spanish defender Nacho scored the only goal of the match as Real Madrid beat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Nacho's effort, which came 10 minutes before the interval, also meant that Los Blancos booked their spot in the knockout stage of the competition with two games to spare.

PSG, who had 16 attempts and more possession at the Bernabeu, remain second in Group A on seven points.

Here, Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each player performed in Madrid.


REAL MADRID

Goal

Keylor Navas: Despite PSG's wealth of chances, Navas only actually had three saves to make. Did well to keep out Blaise Matuidi in the first period during what was another strong performance. (7/10)

Defence

Danilo: Now free from injury, the Brazilian is enjoying a run in the team and looks at home with Los Blancos. More defensive-minded than his usual attacking game, but was solid for long spells. (7/10)

Sergio Ramos: Still suffering with a shoulder problem, but had a strong game at the heart of the defence. Was aerially dominant in both boxes and prepared to bring the ball out of the back four. (7/10)

Raphael Varane: Further enhanced his growing reputation with a super performance in central defence. Had some minor problems in the first half, but was simply excellent in the second. (8/10)

Marcelo: Has arguably been Real Madrid's best player this season, but his night ended in just the 33rd minute after pulling up with a muscular problem. His replacement, Nacho, got the winner. (6/10)

Midfield

Casemiro: Has become one of Rafael Benitez's favourites this season and the Brazilian was once again impressive during an all-action display. Helped put out a number of fires throughout the game. (7/10)

Toni Kroos: Slightly below-par performance from the German, who conceded possession on a couple of occasions in dangerous areas. Came close with a couple of efforts late on. (6/10)

Luka Modric: Did not create much in the final third, but put in a strong defensive performance for the capital side. Was prepared to put his body on the line as Real Madrid closed out the game. (7/10)

Attack

Jese Rodriguez: Was excellent against Las Palmas at the weekend, but found it tougher to make an impression this time around. Departed just past the hour for Lucas Vasquez. (6/10)

Cristiano Ronaldo: Strangely subdued performance from the 30-year-old, who struggled to get into the game for long spells. Had a couple of strikes from distance, but far from his best on the night. (6/10)

Isco: Always looked capable of making something happen and responded well after picking up a head injury in the early stages. Was substituted for Mateo Kovacic in the 82nd minute. (7/10)

Substitutes

Nacho: Proved the match-winner with an excellent finish in the 35th minute, but it was his performance down the other end that impressed the most. Kept PSG's attack fairly quiet in the second period. (8/10)

Lucas Vasquez: Another that is enjoying plenty of football this season due to Los Blancos' injury woes, and the attacker caused some problems with his pace and movement late on. (6/10)

Mateo Kovacic: Only returned to first-team training on Monday following a spell out of action, but looked neat and tidy when he entered for the final 10 minutes of action at the Bernabeu. (6/10)


PSG

Goal

Kevin Trapp: Was caught out for the goal, but made eight saves on the night. Most of his work was fairly routine, but he instilled confidence at the back with a strong and composed performance. (7/10)

Defence

Serge Aurier: Easy to see why he is currently keeping Gregory van der Wiel out of the team. Was excellent in a wide position as he rampaged up and down the line. One of the best players on the field. (8/10)

Thiago Silva: Ronaldo really struggled to make an impression and PSG's defence must be credited for keeping the Portuguese quiet. Silva was class personified at the back for the visitors. (7/10)

David Luiz: Passed a late fitness test to feature and had a tidy game for the French champions. Will miss their next European match, however, after picking up a second-half booking. (7/10)

Maxwell: Never seems to have a bad game and that was again the case here. Used all of his experience to deal with Real Madrid's forwards and also delivered a couple of excellent balls down the other end. (7/10)

Midfield

Thiago Motta: Kept things so simple in the middle of the park as he fed the ball in to Di Maria and co. Nothing spectacular, but the experienced midfielder performs such a key role for his team. (7/10)

Marco Verratti: Moved the ball well during what was a strong opening from PSG, but the Italian never recovered from a collision with Ronaldo and was replaced in just the 17th minute. (6/10)

Blaise Matuidi: Had an outstanding chance to send PSG ahead in the first period, but could not beat Navas from close range. A high-energy performance before being substituted late on. (7/10)

Attack

Angel di Maria: Much more like it from the Argentine, who should have ended the night with a couple of assists and a goal. Rattled the crossbar late on during a brilliant performance on his return to Madrid. (8/10)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Had two excellent chances in a first half where the Swede looked in the mood as he showed signs of his best form, but he really faded in the second period. (6/10)

Edinson Cavani: Had a glorious chance to level the scores late in the first period, but fluffed his lines after going through one on one with Navas. Dangerous in the first half, but poor after the restart. (6/10)

Substitutes

Adrien Rabiot: Immediately picked up the pace of the game after replacing Verratti in the 17th minute and hit the post with a brilliant effort in the first half. Impressive performance from the midfielder. (7/10)

Lucas Moura: Would have been disappointed not to have started, but was introduced in the 75th minute to add pace to PSG's attack. Looked dangerous, but could not produce a special moment. (6/10)


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