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Played
February 21, 2012 12:00 PM EST
Olimpiyskiy stadion Luzhniki — Moskva
Referee:‬ B. Kuipers‎
Attendance:‬ 70000‎
 
 

Player Ratings: CSKA Moscow 1-1 Real Madrid

Goal.com rates the players in Tuesday night's Champions League last-16 match in the Russian capital, which ended in a dramatic draw

By Ben Hayward

Sergey Chepchugov
35
16
3.0

Made a wonderful double save from Higuain and Khedira in the first period, then came off his line to clear under pressure from Higuain in second and forced Cristiano Ronaldo wide and saved from the Portuguese. Could have done better with the goal, though.

Sergey Ignashevich
13
11
2.5

Muscular presence in the heart of the CSKA defense, but he was caught out of position at times and gave away a free kick in a dangerous area just outside the box when he obstructed Ronaldo.

Alexey Berezutskiy
14
9
2.5

Mix-up with his brother allowed Coentrao to win the ball on the left and cross for Ronaldo to open the scoring. But he shepherded the ball out well under pressure from Ozil and was positive going forward. Given problems by Ronaldo's pace on the flanks.

Vasiliy Berezutskiy
13
8
2.5

Mix-up with his brother allowed Coentrao to win the ball on the left and cross for Ronaldo to open the scoring. Struggled to deal with the pace of Ronaldo and Higuain, but a brave performance alongside Ignashevich as he put in a number of key tackles.

Georgi Shennikov
11
9
2.5

Raced forward in the seventh minute, got to the line and put in an inviting cross which Dzagoev volleyed wide. Did well defensively as he restricted the influence of Ozil, but should have got tight to Ronaldo as the Portuguese made it 1-0.

Alan Dzagoev
12
8
2.5

Volleyed wide in the seventh minute when Shennikov's cross needed him to improvise. Showed his quality as the locals dominated in the early stages but faded after that and was forced into more of a defensive role.

Zoran Tosic
Flop of the Match
19
25
2.0

Very poor as he failed to deal with Coentrao's cross, his weak header went straight to Ronaldo at the far post and the Portuguese made it 1-0. Didn't offer enough going forward, either.

Evgeni Aldonin
10
8
2.5

Worked hard in midfield but didn't offer much in terms of creativity and was replaced by Honda midway through the second period with the home side chasing the game.

Pontus Wernbloom
39
9
3.0

Committed a number of fouls in midfield as he struggled to contain Xabi Alonso and Madrid's trio of forwards, eventually earning a booking for hauling back Ozil. Ended up as the hero as he bagged a last-gasp leveler.

Seydou Doumbia
21
11
3.0

Electrifying pace early on and looked a real danger, especially in the first half. Off target with two first half headers, also won a corner in the second half with a good run into the box.

Ahmed Musa
23
10
2.5

Charged into the Madrid area early on but was denied by Pepe's timely tackle. Ran forward and drove a low shot straight at Casillas from the edge of the box when he should have squared to a teammate in the second half. Replaced after that.

• Substitutions
Keisuke Honda
24
12
2.5

Came on for the last 20 minutes or so and gave Madrid something else to think about, but looked way below his best and didn't cause the visitors too many problems.

Sekou Jabateh Oliseh
30
15
2.5

Came on late in the game and made some good runs in the final third.

Tomas Necid
13
8
2.5

Came on for the last eight minutes after a long time out and didn't make much impact.

Iker Casillas
26
18
3.0

Not very much to do but wasn't entirely convincing as he punched away a second half free kick. Was left exposed for the goal and cannot be blamed, except perhaps in the organization of his defenders.

Pepe
39
18
3.5

Hadn't put a foot wrong all night but must share some of the responsibility for the poor marking as CSKA leveled in the 93rd minute. Made one wonderful block in the first half, timed his tackles superbly and looked the best of Madrid's defenders on the night.

Sergio Ramos
30
17
3.0

Solid at the back alongside Pepe for the most part, but must take some of the blame for the equalizer and was prone to some lapses in concentration as well, which could have been more costly. Looked dangerous at the other end and came close with a header.

Fabio Coentrao
30
20
3.0

Gave the ball away at times but looked generally tidy in defense and was positive going forward. It was his alert thinking to win the ball and cross for Cristiano Ronaldo to make it 1-0.

Arbeloa
19
23
2.5

Neat and tidy as usual in his return to the side at right back, but didn't get forward as well as he should have and was beaten at times for pace, notably by Schennikov early on. Did enough to put Doumbia off with a header after that.

Sami Khedira
33
20
3.0

Worked tirelessly in central midfield, as he always does, and kept his passing simple alongside the more creative Xabi Alonso. A tidy performance defensively as he protected the back four, but he should have scored after Higuain's shot had been saved in the first half.

Mesut Özil
52
21
3.0

Made plenty of short, incisive passes, and lasted virtually the whole match before he was eventually replaced by Kaka after 85 minutes. Put in a lot of work but was missing the final ball he has delivered so many times for his fellow forwards.

Xabi Alonso
37
18
3.0

Plenty of toil and technique from the Basque midfielder and his passing controlled the game for long periods after CSKA had threatened early on. Almost set up Ronaldo for a great chance, but was missing the killer ball as Madrid could have done with a second.

Callejón
28
26
2.5

Worked the channels, never stopped running and was always available for his teammates, but wasn't able to provide the goal threat he has offered in recent times and his dribbles didn't really come off, either.

Cristiano Ronaldo
Top of the Match
97
56
3.5

Had two great crosses early on as he switched flanks effectively and then put Madrid ahead with a fine finish. Was forced wide when he looked to add another and dragged another effort off target when he should have done better. Disappointing free kicks but positive overall.

Karim Benzema
35
16
2.5

Didn't see much of the ball early on and was forced off through injury.

• Substitutions
Raúl Albiol Tortajada
20
24
2.5

Came on for the last five minutes to tighten up as Madrid looked to hold out for a 1-0 win. It didn't work as Wernbloom was left all alone to make it 1-1.

Kaká
78
12
3.0

Came on late in the game and set up Ronaldo for one great opportunity which the Portuguese probably should have scored. Unlucky not to get more playing time after a positive performance at the weekend.

Gonzalo Higuaín
40
15
3.0

Replaced Benzema and almost scored with his first touch, but saw his low drive saved. His pace caused CSKA problems and he almost got in after the break, only to be beaten to the ball by Chepchugov. Full of running but didn't get a real chance after his first one.

Results
 
Player Ratings
Tournament
Position
Ranking
Top Scorers
Player   Goals Penalties
Lionel Messi Lionel Messi
Striker
Barcelona
14 4
Mario Gomez Mario Gomez
Striker
FC Bayern München
13 0
Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo
Striker
Real Madrid
10 2
Karim Benzema Karim Benzema
Striker
Real Madrid
7 0
Didier Drogba Didier Drogba
Striker
Chelsea
6 0