Mateusz Klich scored the only goal of the game for the Whites on the stroke of half-time, as Boro’s Championship winless run extended to nine games. Our Middlesbrough writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match – scroll down and flick through the pages to see them:
1. Aynsley Pears - 7
Made a couple of sharp stops to keep Boro in contention in the first half. Left exposed for the goal. 7 | 2020 Getty Images Photo: George Wood
2. Jonny Howson - 6
Played on the right of a back four and had a difficult job against the lively Jack Harrison. Stuck to his task. 6 | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey
3. Harold Moukoudi - 5
Caught ball watching a few times. Made a few important interceptions too but slow to close down Klich for the goal. 5 | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Julian Finney
4. Ryan Shotton - 7
Didn’t panic when Leeds broke into the penalty area and made some crucial tackles under pressure. Poor clearance led to the goal though. 7 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images