Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (2L) argues with Real Madrid's Spanish defender Sergio Ramos during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on March 2, 2019. A tight title race is in store, with Barcelona two points ahead of Real Madrid. There is no such shortage of options for Zinedine Zidane, especially as the Real Madrid boss can now call upon Eden Hazard and Marco Asensio after their returns from injury. Other than Karim Benzema, who netted 12 of his 14 league goals before January, Real’s seven forwards - including Hazard, Gareth Bale and Luka Jovic - have scored a measly 12 league goals between them all season. Playing within the confines of their training ground, Zidane’s players are obviously familiar with their temporary matchday surroundings.

Source: Standard Digital June 11, 2020 19:07 UTC