Real Madrid are one game away from the Champions League final and giving themselves a real opportunity of being the first ever team to retain the title.
They will face a Juventus side that travel to the Bernabéu with a goal advantage and their chests puffed up after recently having defended their Serie A title. Allegri’s side is without rival in Italy and they have a great opportunity to do their country proud in Europe.
Nobody is talking about Sergio Ramos playing as a midfielder this time round, with events in Turin having showed that the system didn’t work.
The injury to Modric has given Ancelotti quite a headache, having tried using six players to cover his place. Despite it not being his natural position, James has proved to be the best at filling in on the right of midfield so far.
Benzema’s return is the best possible news for ‘Los Blancos’. Since his injury, Real Madrid have played with less control and less facets to their attacking options. Benzema is both a striker and a fourth midfielder, as play dictates. He gives Ronaldo, who he links up with the most, huge support, as well as the team’s three midfielders.
There will be amazing talent on display in the middle of the park, with Juve having Pogba back. Their young, French midfielder is a real powerhouse with skill to boot, and although he can be a little inconsistent at times, a team with Pirlo, Marchisio, Vidal and Pogba in their midfield are difficult to rival across all Europe.
SOURCE: marca.com