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Player Ratings – DEFENDERS

MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY – 9: Can this kid really be just 18? Someone check his passport! On such a significant occasion, he was calm and collected, seamlessly drifting into midfield, creating space, and easily losing his markers when on the ball.

There were a couple of nerve-wracking moments early on, but that’s part of Lewis-Skelly’s charm right now, in addition to being incredibly exciting to watch.

JAKUB KIWIOR – 7: It was a crucial night for the Pole, and his first touch didn’t inspire confidence, as he allowed a throw-in to roll over his foot, giving Kylian Mbappe an early chance on goal.

Another questionable pass placed William Saliba in a precarious position, with Mbappe getting a look-in just before the offside flag was raised. He was fortunate to escape a booking for a late challenge on Luka Modric right before halftime, but he fought through the challenges nonetheless.

WILLIAM SALIBA – 9: He faced the tough challenge of containing Kylian Mbappe sans his defensive partner Gabriel and handled it magnificently at times.

The Frenchman is gradually becoming one of the world’s top defenders, showcasing his skills against the very club that may try to sign him away from North London this summer.

JURRIEN TIMBER – 7: His first 45 minutes were a mixed experience, compounded by a rough late tackle from Kylian Mbappe on his left ankle that he took some time to recover from.

While he showed some excellent interplay with Bukayo Saka down the right, he was dispossessed by Jude Bellingham, leading to a dangerous situation when Mbappe got in behind, which could have proven costly.