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Jude Bellingham has been included in the worst XI from the first round of games in the Champions League quarter-finals.
It was an unusually quiet night for him on a lively evening where Real Madrid and Manchester City tussled and dazzled and pranced to a 3-3 draw at the Bernabeu.
He was arguably straitjacketed by a positional shift to the right and knowing that a yellow card would have seen him suspended for the next game.
Bellingham is part of Sofascore's team of flops alongside four Real Madrid team-mates, and there is room for two Arsenal stars as well. Any guesses who they could be?
Meanwhile, who came out with the worst score of all? Mail Sport takes a look at the full XI.
Jude Bellingham has been included in SofaScore's worst XI from the Champions League week
Despite widespread plaudits for keeping Erling Haaland quiet, Antonio Rudiger has also been included
SofaScore's Worst XI
Andriy Lunin - 6.0 (Real Madrid, goalkeeper)
The competition for worst goalkeeper was fierce after Gianluigi Donnarumma's error-strewn night against Barcelona, but Lunin just about takes the cake.
His sleepy reactions and weak hand saw Bernardo Silva's free-kick slip Manchester City in front inside two minutes at the Bernabeu and set the tone for a chaotic night.
Dani Carvajal - 6.4 (Real Madrid, right-back)
Didn't look particularly comfortable with Jack Grealish and had a muted impact impact going forward. Could have been used as an outlet more by Los Blancos.
He was booked late on for back-chatting to the referee and protesting against a foul that was given in favour of Man City.
William Saliba - 6.3 (Arsenal, centre-back)
Saliba and his partner-in-crime Gabriel Magalhaes appeared to be consciusly competing for a spot in SofaScore's infamous worst XI.
On a woeful night, Saliba brought down Leroy Sane with a clumsy, lethargic challenge to give away the penalty that allowed Harry Kane to put Bayern Munich 2-1 up.
It was a night to forget for the Frenchman, but at least he didn't handle the ball like Gabriel did!
William Saliba is one of two Arsenal players to be named after he gave away a penalty
Andriy Lunin was handed a 6.0 - the lowest rating of all - after his error against Manchester City
Antonio Rudiger - 6.4 (Real Madrid, centre-back)
To be honest, I'm not really sure what Rudiger is doing on this list. He had a good night by most accounts.
Keeping Erling Haaland quiet all night - even if he is out of form - is a commendable feat.
He wasn't at fault for any of City's goals - all of which were from outside the area - and has been universally praised for his solid showing.
Ferland Mendy - 6.3 (Real Madrid, centre-back)
Had the unenviable task of dealing with Bernardo Silva as well as Phil Foden when he drifted to the right.
Was warned by the referee for fouling Foden and saying something to get on his nerves. Didn't contain City's attacking prowess.
Pablo Barrios - 6.4 (midfield, Atletico Madrid)
Came on as a substitute for Alvaro Morata 64 minutes in and didn't get up to much.
Felix Nmecha, who missed a header just a minute before Atletico Madrid scored at the other end, was hauled off at half-time
Felix Nmecha - 6.3 (midfield, Borussia Dortmund)
Headed over the bar from a corner, and a minute later, Atletico went the other end and scored.
Hooked at half-time with Dortmund 2-0 down.
Jude Bellingham - 6.5 (midfield, Real Madrid)
As mentioned, Bellingham seemed to be shunted to the right more than he usually would, and he missed the chance to make as big an impact from direct areas.
After an error from Rodri gifted him the ball in the second half, he did really well to turn Bernardo Silva and John Stones inside out to work space for a shot in the box, but he dragged it wide.
A 6.5 is hardly a disaster, but it's far from his usual standards.
Kingsley Coman - 6.3 (right-wing, Bayern Munich)
Only played around a third of the match after replacing Leroy Sane, but should have made a bigger difference.
After 80 minutes, he fired a tame shot at David Raya and really should have tested him.
Then, in the 90th minute, he arrived at the near post to flick in Jamal Musiala's cross... but he could only cannon it off the woodwork! What could have been for Bayern.
Kingsley Coman, left, squandered a couple of great chances to put the game to bed after coming on
Gabriel Martinelli invited mixed reviews for his outing against Bayern Munich and was taken off for Leandro Trossard, which was an effective substitution
Angel Correa - 6.2 (striker, Atletico Madrid)
Should have made it 3-1 to Atletico Madrid against Borussia Dortmund. Robbed Mats Hummels in the box late on but pokes a weak shot towards goal. Chance wasted.
Only had 15 minutes on the pitch, so there wasn't much time to make up for his profligacy.
Gabriel Martinelli - 6.4 (left-wing, Arsenal)
People are saying contrasting things about Martinelli's performance against Bayern Munich - Mail Sport gave him a 7 and described him as a 'livewire', while Bild and L'Equipe were less than impressed.
On balance, you'd say 'failed to convince' is probably fair in that case.
Subbed for eventual goalscorer Trossard after 66 minutes.
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