Real Madrid: Five reasons the Champions League can still be won
By Parshva Shah
An almost full strength squad
In terms of squad depth, Real Madrid are one of the best sides in Europe. One cannot deny that they have multiple players in the same position who would be undisputed starters at any other club.
Mariano Díaz, who tested positive for COVID-19, and Marcelo, who returned to training from injury, are doubtful for the clash against Manchester City. Luka Jović, meanwhile, is fit and also played the last 25-30 minutes against Leganés on the final matchday in La Liga.
Nacho, Isco, Jović, Brahim Díaz, Gareth Bale, Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo Goes are some of the players who possess game-changing abilities on top of the starters such as Sergio Ramos, Karim Benzema, Raphaël Varane, Eden Hazard, Toni Kroos, Casemiro, and Thibaut Courtois.
With such handy players at his disposal, Zidane can easily trifle with his tactics and adjust to his plans according to the demands of the situation and the necessities of the hour.
Zidane has time and again stated that all the 25 players in the squad are important and that he counts on them all. La Liga saw 21 different Real players score at least once, which shows that Real Madrid have goalscorers all across the pitch. Let’s not forget that the second-highest scorer on the team is Sergio Ramos, who is a centre-back.
Real have players for every type of situation. They can pull off a goal and contribute with total commitment, all thanks to the otherworldly squad depth.