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Malmo 0-3 Juventus: Player ratings as Bianconeri shine in Champions League opener

By James Cormack

MALMO, SWEDEN - SEPTEMBER 14: Players of Juventus celebrates after the 0-3 goal during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Malmo FF and Juventus at Eleda Stadium on September 14, 2021 in Malmo, Sweden. (Photo by David Lidstrom/Getty Images)
MALMO, SWEDEN - SEPTEMBER 14: Players of Juventus celebrates after the 0-3 goal during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Malmo FF and Juventus at Eleda Stadium on September 14, 2021 in Malmo, Sweden. (Photo by David Lidstrom/Getty Images) /
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Midfielders

Manuel Locatelli impressed on his Champions League debut. (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)
Manuel Locatelli impressed on his Champions League debut. (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images) /

Juan Cuadrado (RM) – 8/10 – The underrated veteran was a menace down the right. Tasked with holding the width down his flank, Cuadrado set up Sandro’s opener with a fine cross. Soren Rieks simply couldn’t cope with his swiftness in one-v-one situations and willingness to penetrate in behind.

Manuel Locatelli (CM) – 7/10 – He’s just superb, isn’t he. After Malmo’s overload in midfield caused initial problems, Locatelli soon grabbed the contest by the scruff of the neck. He was the Bianconeri’s dictator; circulating the ball efficiently and delivering masterful switches of play with both feet.

Rodrigo Bentancur (CM) – 5/10 – The Uruguayan was a little careless in possession, but offered penetrative runs in the right half-space and combativeness out of possession. Not his finest performance, overall, though.

Adrien Rabiot (LM) – 6/10 – As expected, the Frenchman operated infield when Juve had the ball with Sandro functioning high and wide down the left. Rabiot was efficient and technically secure, offering a source of penetration on the odd occasion as well.

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