{
  "id": 1361814,
  "title": "Player Ratings: Schalke 0 – 3 Real Madrid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/player-ratings-schalke-0-3-real-madrid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T22:02:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/player-ratings-schalke-0-3-220215775.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid secured a convincing 3-0 victory over FC Schalke 04 in their pre-season friendly football match held in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany on August 16, 2026. The German giants were outplayed throughout the game, with their players receiving low ratings.\n\nThibaut Courtois, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, put in a solid performance with a rating of 7.5. He barely had any work to do, making one save on the only real test he faced and distributing the ball well, losing track of just one pass.\n\nTrent Alexander-Arnold also contributed remarkably, earning a rating of 7.5 for his fantastic long-range passing. Ibrahima Konaté scored 7.5 points for dominating the air, cleaning up possession, and having a strong performance with the ball at his feet.\n\nDean Huijsen, the only Schalke player to score, received an 8.5 rating. He made nine clearances, scored a goal, and was unlucky not to score another header shortly after the match. He also had a fantastic assist for Espi, leading to Real Madrid's third goal.\n\nÁlvaro Carreras, another Schalke player, scored a rating of 8 for his strong performances. He won four of his five aerial duels, read passing lanes effectively, and provided a crucial assist to Espi for the third goal.\n\nBernardo Silva, who played as the team's No. 10 after Arda Güler's substitution, earned a 6.5 rating. His overall performance was solid, with no significant mistakes, but he lost possession once deep in his own half.\n\nFede Valverde, who was a little tired in the second half, received a 7.5 rating for his defensive reads and vertical passes. Tired and making a few mistakes, he still contributed positively to the team's performance.\n\nBrahim Diaz and Arda Güler received a rating of 6.5, with Diaz playing an incredible pass over the top to Mbappé and Güler being surgical in his passes, helping Real Madrid maintain their lead.\n\nVinícius Jr., scored the first goal of the match, earning an 8.5 rating for his explosive dribbling and ability to look physically fit despite the pre-season stage. Kylian Mbappé also received a 8.5 rating for his impressive performance, scoring within six minutes and looking explosive with his dribbling.",
  "summary": "Player Ratings: Schalke 0 – 3 Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois — 7.5: Had almost nothing to do. Made one save on the only real test he faced. His distribution was very good, misplacing just one pass — a long ball. Trent Alexander-Arnold — 7.5: Fantastic long-range passing throughout. Ibrahima Konaté — 7.5: Very strong cameo. […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}