These player ratings reflect performances from the UEFA Europa League group stage match on September 29, 2016, where Sparta Praha defeated Inter Milan 3-1.
Sparta Praha Player Ratings
- Tomáš Koubek (GK):
7.5/10 - Commanded his area well and made several important saves. Could do little about Palacio's well-taken goal.
- Vyacheslav Karavayev (RB):
7/10 - Solid defensively and supported attacks effectively down the right flank.
- Mario Holek (CB):
8.5/10 - A commanding presence at the back, capped his performance with Sparta's crucial third goal.
- Michal Kadlec (CB):
7.5/10 - Formed a strong partnership with Holek, was composed and made key interceptions.
- Martin Frýdek (LB):
7/10 - Provided good energy on the left, contributing both defensively and in attack, assisting Kadlec's second.
- Lukáš Mareček (CM):
7.5/10 - Tireless work rate in midfield, broke up play effectively and kept possession moving.
- Aleš Čermák (CM):
7/10 - Showed good technical skill and vision in midfield, linking defence and attack.
- Josef Šural (RM):
6.5/10 - Worked hard and provided some threatening moments, though end product was sometimes lacking.
- Bořek Dočkal (AM):
8/10 - Sparta's creative engine, consistently caused problems for Inter's defence and provided key passes, including an assist for the first goal.
- Václav Kadlec (ST):
9/10 - Man of the Match. Clinical finishing led to two vital early goals that set the tone for Sparta's victory.
- Matěj Pulkrab (ST):
7/10 - A constant nuisance for the Inter defenders with his movement and physicality.
Inter Milan Player Ratings
- Samir Handanovič (GK):
5/10 - Left exposed for the goals but will be disappointed to concede three. Made a couple of decent saves.
- Danilo D'Ambrosio (RB):
4.5/10 - Struggled defensively against Sparta's attacks and offered limited impact going forward.
- Andrea Ranocchia (CB):
3/10 - A night to forget. Looked off the pace throughout and his sending off for a second yellow card compounded Inter's problems.
- Jeison Murillo (CB):
5/10 - Slightly more composed than his partner but was part of a defensive unit that was easily breached too often.
- Senna Miangue (LB):
5.5/10 - Showed some attacking intent but was often caught out of position defensively.
- Felipe Melo (DM):
4/10 - Failed to provide adequate protection to the back four and was largely bypassed in midfield before being substituted at half-time.
- Assane Gnoukouri (CM):
5/10 - Showed some neat touches but struggled to impose himself on the game or control the midfield battle.
- Antonio Candreva (RW):
5.5/10 - Delivered some dangerous crosses but was inconsistent and often on the periphery of the action.
- Éver Banega (AM):
6/10 - One of Inter's few bright sparks, tried to create opportunities and displayed his usual quality on the ball. Provided the assist for Palacio.
- Éder (LW):
4.5/10 - Largely anonymous, failed to make an impact and was substituted in the second half.
- Rodrigo Palacio (ST):
6.5/10 - Took his goal well with a smart finish and worked tirelessly, but was often isolated up front.
Performance Summary: Sparta Praha's energetic and clinical display, spearheaded by Václav Kadlec, earned them a deserved victory. Inter Milan were plagued by defensive errors, a lack of midfield control, and Ranocchia's dismissal, leading to a disappointing result.
