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Villarreal 1-1 Juventus: Player ratings as Juve stumble to first leg draw

By James Cormack

Villarreal's Spanish midfielder Daniel Parejo shoots and scores a goal during the UEFA Champions League football match between Villarreal and Juventus at La Ceramica stadium in Vila-real on February 22, 2022. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)
Villarreal's Spanish midfielder Daniel Parejo shoots and scores a goal during the UEFA Champions League football match between Villarreal and Juventus at La Ceramica stadium in Vila-real on February 22, 2022. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Adrien Rabiot was lucky to last the full 90 minutes. (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)
Adrien Rabiot was lucky to last the full 90 minutes. (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images) /

Weston McKennie (RM) – 7/10 – McKennie was majestic in transition throughout. His excellent crossfield pass perfectly teed up for Morata for a decent chance to start the second half, and his bursting runs from midfield were problematic for the Yellow Submarine. Worryingly, the American was brought off with ten minutes left with a nasty-looking ankle injury.

Manuel Locatelli (CM) – 6/10 – Locatelli started the game in real command. He was cool under pressure while looking to get on the ball as much as possible by dropping into the backline to receive. However, his controlled game dissipated after the break and he became looser, both with and without the ball. His lax press allowed Etienne Capoue to pick out Parejo for the equaliser.

Adrien Rabiot (CM) – 4.5/10 – I thought Rabiot was excellent in the first-half. Alongside Locatelli, the Frenchman appeared in total command. However, he was culpable for Villarreal’s equaliser as he completely lost his assignment and fortunate to get away with just a yellow card for his challenge on Chukwueze. Certainly a game of two halves.

Alvaro Morata (LM) – 5/10 – His defensive effort was stellar but this was a vintage Morata performance in attack – and I don’t mean that in a positive way. The Spaniard’s decision-making was rash in the final third, with his execution even worse.

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