REAL MADRID
Casillas - 5.5: Had little to do, but what he did have to do, he did well and kept another clean sheet.
Sergio Ramos - 7: Went forward well in the second half and produced some crosses that could have caused Xerez more problems.
Garay - 6: Was able to stay in place and protect Casillas as he was not called upon to do very much of note.
Albiol - 6: Assured at the back against a team that were able to go forward but then produce very little as Maldonago was stranded.
Marcelo - 5: Out of position far too often and was only fortunate that Xerez could not cross, otherwise he would have been in trouble.
Lassana Diarra - 7: Industrious and busy throughout, the midfielder did what he always does well even though Xerez did go forward quite often.
Gago - 6: Gave the ball away too often and his vision and passing was way short of making him a replacement for Xabi Alonso.
Ronaldo - 8: Put Xerez on the back foot from the very start and that ensured that the hosts would take all the points with a second goal late on.
Kaka - 6.5: The Brazilian was creative, but nowhere near as much as he could have been, and linked up well in the first half with Ronaldo.
Raul - 6: A quiet performance from the club captain as he did not have any service of note, but could have scored in the first half on the rebound.
Benzema - 7: Managed to score which saw his mark go up because otherwise he contributed little in a very quiet display.
Subs
Granero - 6.5: Looked sharp and lively when he went on and maybe slightly put out that he did not start in place of Gago.
Guti - 7: Also added to Madrid's creativity and did well to break forward to score and made the goal for Van Nistelrooy.
Van Nistelrooy - 7.5: Came on too late to normally be given a rating despite scoring, but due to popular demand the Dutchman has been givn special dispensation.