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Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids

Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy5 October 2025 at 02:30
Referee: Chris Penso

Match Events

Real Salt Lake
Colorado Rapids
Kick Off
Half Time
61′
C. RonanT. Ku-DiPietro
61′
Rafael SantosS. Vines
69′
J. AtencioO. Larraz
D. GoncalvesW. Agada
70′
Rwan CruzT. Wolff
70′
74′
C. HarrisD. Yapi
A. KatranisS. Junqua
81′
D. LunaE. Eneli
88′
V. OlatunjiA. Piol
90+7′
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal3
5Shots off Goal7
11Total Shots17
3Blocked Shots7
6Shots insidebox11
5Shots outsidebox6
9Fouls7
6Corner Kicks9
4Offsides0
50%Ball Possession50%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves2
487Total passes460
413Passes accurate392
85%Passes %85%
0.64expected_goals2.15
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Real Salt Lake is 6.99, compared to 6.87 for Colorado Rapids. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Real Salt Lake's highest-rated starter is D. Luna (7.58), while Colorado Rapids's best-rated player is Rafael Navarro (7.23).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Real Salt Lake have contributed 5 goals and 4 assists this season, led by D. Luna (4G). Colorado Rapids's starters account for 12 goals and 4 assists, spearheaded by Rafael Navarro (7G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Real Salt Lake deploy 4 defenders rated 6.69 on average, against Colorado Rapids's 4-man backline averaging 6.68. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Real Salt Lake field 4 midfielders averaging 7.42, versus Colorado Rapids's 5 rated 6.87. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Real Salt Lake start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.73, compared to 1 for Colorado Rapids averaging 7.23. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 81% for Real Salt Lake and 87% for Colorado Rapids. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Real Salt Lake's starters have collected 8 yellow cards this season, compared to 9 for Colorado Rapids. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Real Salt Lake's starting XI is 27.9 (youngest: D. Luna (22), oldest: Rafael Cabral (35)), while Colorado Rapids average 26.3 (youngest: P. Aaronson (22), oldest: Z. Steffen (30)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Real Salt Lake's starters average 8 league appearances each, versus 9 for Colorado Rapids. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Real Salt Lake4-4-24-2-3-1Colorado Rapids
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Cabral2Yedlin15Glad4Vera98Katranis10Goncalv.6Ojeda92Caliskan8Luna12Cruz17Olatunji1Steffen4Cannon5Maxso6Holding30Santos12Atencio20Ronan14Harris10Aaronson23Bassett9Navarro

Substitutes

Coach: Pablo Andrés Mastroeni

Substitutes

Coach: Christopher Armas

Real Salt LakePosition StrengthColorado Rapids
6.99
Avg Rating
6.87
7.27Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.89
0G 0A0G 0A
6.69Defender (4 v 4)6.68
0G 1A0G 0A
7.42Midfielder (4 v 5)6.87
4G 3A5G 1A
6.73Forward (2 v 1)7.23
1G 0A7G 3A
Real Salt Lake4-4-2
1GoalkeeperRafael Cabral7.3
2DefenderD. Yedlin6.6
15DefenderJ. Glad6.91A
4DefenderB. Vera
98DefenderA. Katranis6.6
10MidfielderD. Goncalves
6MidfielderB. Ojeda
92MidfielderN. Caliskan7.32A
8MidfielderD. Luna7.64G1A
12ForwardRwan Cruz
17ForwardV. Olatunji6.71G
Colorado Rapids4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperZ. Steffen6.9
4DefenderR. Cannon6.5
5DefenderA. Maxso
6DefenderR. Holding6.8
30DefenderRafael Santos
12MidfielderJ. Atencio6.71G
20MidfielderC. Ronan6.81G
14MidfielderC. Harris
10MidfielderP. Aaronson7.13G1A
23MidfielderC. Bassett
9ForwardRafael Navarro7.27G3A

Match Summary

Real Salt Lake defeated Colorado Rapids 1:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by D. Goncalves 39′. 1 yellow card was shown. Real Salt Lake had 50% possession while Colorado Rapids held 50%. Real Salt Lake had 11 shots (3 on target) compared to 17 (3 on target) for Colorado Rapids. Expected goals: Real Salt Lake 0.64 — Colorado Rapids 2.15. Real Salt Lake made 5 substitutions, Colorado Rapids made 4.

Rivalry since 2012

Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids Head to Head Results

39 stretnutí
Real Salt Lake
23
wins
Drawn
6
Colorado Rapids
10
wins
Total goals
117 · 3.0/match
Both scored
20/39 · 51%
Over 2.5
22/39 · 56%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 53 v 2024

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API data: 11 May 2026