He still finds time to have a moment to shine or produce some magic, but consistency is difficult to come by, and he can't really be ranked higher after just 180 minutes on the pitch.Like Asensio, Bale's Champions League impact has been restricted—but his impact was explosive when available.He played the first two group games, scored one and assisted two in back-to-back wins...then injuries struck, and the Welshman missed the last four matches.Carvajal was somewhat missed when absent, and in three games He's solid defensively, gives a great outlet on the attack and links perfectly with those in midfield.There's not too much to say on Carvajal: he does his job well, Madrid need him fit, and getting a suspension out of the way before the knockout rounds was handy.He's stunning at times, uncompromising and rigid in his defensive work, a beast and a man to fear in attack when he surges up for set pieces...and then, without reason, the brain seems to disengage and a 10-minute spell can be his undoing.In the group stage, he's been culpable more than once for poor positioning, not sticking tight to his man and failing to deal with the ball in the box—he needs to be at his best every game if Madrid are to go deep in the competition once more.It feels, ever so slightly, as though Kroos this season is the "guaranteed" central midfielder most at risk of losing his place.The German is just a little below his best form, isn't dictating games in the way he's capable of and, given the rise to prominence of Isco and the impending return of Bale, it could be that he needs to lift his game a little more to remain one of Zidane's go-to starters.Kroos has been good, but not exceptional, in the Champions League so far.Quite aside from his presence meaning Casilla doesn't have to play, Keylor's consistency and ability marks him out as one of the better goalkeepers in the Champions League once again.He has had a standout game or two already—notably Tottenham at the Santiago Bernabeu—but it's likely he'll have to reproduce that form as Madrid go on in the competition, given the defence has a tendency to be chopped and changed.Keeping Marcelo fit remains key for Real Madrid; he missed two group games—one through injury, one rested—but his performances in the other matches showcase his importance.He's one of the best in his position in the world, and more minutes on the pitch would doubtless have ranked him higher.Casemiro has been important and impressive in equal measures; while he's not been perfect, with one or two mishaps in the group stage, he's been a vital tactical cog for Zidane.It's worth noting that more than once, despite starting from a deeper position, theThat comes from his physical prowess and his tendency to be a threat in the final third, especially off set pieces, and Zidane is perhaps right to make use of it.
Assisted by Marcelo following a set piece situation.Attempt blocked.
Not only did Massimiliano Allegri's side have that formidable defence but also a potent attack led by Gonzalo Higuain.They started as if determined to banish the demons that have visited them in past Champions League finals. US.Shop.RealMadrid.com is the Official U.S. Online shop of Real Madrid CF and your store to buy Real Madrid Jerseys, Tees, Hats, Ladies Apparel, adidas Jerseys. He missed his dive on to a cross for the first, sent an aimless kick straight to Spurs' midfield that ended in the second and was beaten far too easily on the third when one-on-one.Casilla has had his chance, both domestically and in Europe, to stake his claim as a potential No. ... (2017, 2014 …

9 is required if Madrid are to continue beating the biggest sides as they have done in recent seasons.Benzema scored twice in three group-stage games, but both were in the 6-0 rout of APOEL, while he made no impact in either Spurs match.It took a while for Lucas' big moment to come, but a tremendous performance against APOEL saw him keep his place in the final match against Dortmund.There, the winger ended up hitting the late winner for 3-2, so what had previously been a dismal group stage for him—just seven minutes played in the first four games—has ended up being a reasonable contribution overall.It remains to be seen how long he stays in the frame for.Nobody doubts the unbelievable ability of Asensio, but this term at least, Zidane has preferred to utilise his talents in La Liga more than the Champions League.Four of his five group-stage appearances were off the bench, three little more than cameos. Jesús Vallejo, sous contrat avec Madrid jusqu'en 2025, poursuivra son aventure à Grenade. Álvaro Morata (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Lionel Messi scored his 500th Barcelona goal to send them top of La Liga with an injury-time winner against 10-man Real Madrid … Plus, livestream upcoming games online, on FOXSports.com! They made a razor-sharp start - Miralem Pjanic's early 25-yard shot beaten away by Navas.Juve were right in the game after Mandzukic's triumph of technique and athleticism pulled them level - but they faded badly in the second half and ended overwhelmed.And most sympathy will go to Buffon, a three-time loser at 39 years and 126 days and whose expression at the conclusion suggested he knows another chance could be beyond him.The cruelty of the game was illustrated by the agony on his face as he reached in vain for Casemiro's long-range shot, which was deflected tantalisingly out of his reach off Sami Khedira's heel.Juve, though, can have no complaints and have now lost five Champions League finals since they last won the competition in 1996.Real Madrid will face Europa League winners Manchester United in the 2017 Uefa Super Cup (19:45 BST) in Skopje, Macedonia, on 8 August.Daniel Carvajal (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Dani Alves (Juventus) wins a free kick on the right wing.Attempt blocked.