TACTICS

Zidane has brought a greater balance to Madrid’s starting XI, meaning that attacking midfielders such as Isco and James Rodriguez have found themselves spending more time on the bench. Mateo Kovacevic is a useful alternative to the combative Casemiro in the central midfield berth, while Karim Benzema faces competition for the central striker role from the returning Morata. Asensio also looks to be an exciting prospect.