article_snippet: Nutmegged Toni Kroos early on, and set up Mathieu’s goal with a wicked free kick.
article_snippet: Caught out when Mathieu escaped Mathieu clutches and headed home the opener.
article_snippet: The Brazilian was a lively attacking outlet down the left, combining with Benzema to set up Ronaldo, when Mathieu hit the bar.
article_snippet: However, Benzema has been tired in recent weeks and that took Benzema toll in the second period, when Mathieu was quiet.
article_snippet: Luka Modric 7: After a three-month injury lay-off, Mathieu’s slotted straight back into the side and it looks like Mathieu's never been away.
article_snippet: A classy customer who can hold Mathieu head high despite the defeat, playing a key role in Ronaldo’s goal.
article_snippet: Luka Modric has slotted straight back into the side following a spell on the sidelines with injury .
article_snippet: Isco 6: The Madrid press claim Mathieu’s a national treasure, and Mathieu’s been Real Madrid’s best player in recent weeks.
article_snippet: However, Mathieu was quiet here, and outshone by Iniesta, the man Mathieu’s tipped to replace in the side.
highlights_snippet: Cristiano Ronaldo had earlier cancelled out Jeremy Mathieu's opener .
  