Player Ratings: Limp Atlético eliminated from Copa del Rey

Oblak

Atlético Madrid’s defenders colluded to let within the opening objective, regardless of Oblak’s finest efforts to trace the ball. Equally had no probability to cease Alexander Sørloth’s second objective towards Atleti in as many video games. Later saves on Sørloth and David Silva saved the scoreline respectable. 6.5

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Vrsaljko

Left Aritz Elustondo unmarked for a free header inside 5 minutes. Felipe then knocked him off stability as Adnan Januzaj snuck a header over the road on 33 minutes. 4

Felipe

Genuinely one of many worst performances I can recall from an Atlético defender.

Felipe’s confidence on the ball is absolutely admirable, given he’s extra prone to lose possession than full a dribble or make a constructive cross. And his defending can’t be thought-about “defending” within the conventional, and even literal, sense. The Brazilian’s positional understanding appears to have disappeared. He doesn’t learn the sport intelligently. He collided with Šime Vrsaljko to permit Januzaj to open the scoring, then gave away the ball to Sørloth instantly after halftime, creating the second objective on 47 minutes.

I’ve defended Felipe vigorously prior to now, however I can’t think about Atlético will see match to increase his contract. Diego Simeone and the membership ought to look to exchange him instantly. —

Hermoso

Distribution appeared improved within the first half, however he was booked for a harmful sort out on Aihen Muñoz as his defensive struggles proceed. 4.5

Lodi

Pressured into motion defensively and made a goal-saving block contained in the opening 10 minutes. 4.5

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De Paul

Confirmed drive and a battling mentality all through the primary half, however his so-called “finest model” is not going to seem till Atlético go to the market and stability out the midfield in order that he doesn’t need to play as a pivot. 5.5

Herrera

Not a match for this sort of recreation towards a high-intensity, high-pressure opponent. However Herrera had an honest first 45 and handed the ball comparatively properly beneath stress all through. 6

Koke

Tried to win a penalty late within the opening half, however referee Alberola Rojas didn’t chew. 3

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Carrasco

Had Atlético’s first massive probability, hanging the publish within the fifteenth minute after breaking into open house. Free kick deliveries have been exceedingly poor. 4

Correa

Quiet, uninvolved first half. 3

Félix

Like many opponents do, Actual Sociedad keyed in on Félix and fouled him usually — thrice throughout the first half-hour. He struck the publish late within the first half however was dominated offside. The Portuguese was not concerned once more till his rising shot landed within the stands with quarter-hour to go. 5

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Cunha

Changed Correa on 55 minutes. Álex Remiro stopped him from shut vary within the eightieth minute, the primary occasion the place he obtained service across the penalty space. 4.5

Lemar

Changed Lodi on 55 minutes. Spent quite a lot of time within the Brazilian’s place as a makeshift left-back. Labored exhausting and performed a number of tantalizing passes, however he by no means appeared comfy. 4.5

Suárez

Changed Koke on 55 minutes. First contact appeared heavy and he performed too far from objective to make an affect, although he did arrange Matheus Cunha’s massive probability. 4

Serrano

Changed De Paul on 78 minutes. The Atlético B midfielder grabbed this opportunity with each arms, demonstrating charisma and character lacking elsewhere within the first crew. With Atlético realistically competing just for prime 4 in LaLiga, his growth right into a future first-team participant ought to be towards the highest of Simeone’s agenda for the rest of the season. 6

Carlos Martín

Changed Carrasco on 78 minutes. The teenaged attacker appeared vigorous however didn’t get many alternatives on the ball. N/A