Real Madrid: Three players David Alaba helps the most

Eder Militao

Well, this was an obvious one. Alaba and Militao have formed one of the best centre-back partnerships in the world in such a short span of time. It’s unbelievable how they work so well together. They have such good chemistry, and, to be honest, there may be centre-backs that are individually better than them, but at the moment, I would not break this partnership for any centre-back in the world. The strengths of one player are heightened by the other, and the weaknesses of one are nullified by the other.

For example, Militao is a good ball-playing centre-back. He’s not the best with the ball, but he can get the job done. Alaba is fantastic with the ball, and he helps Real Madrid, as well as Militao, through the opposition press.

The Austrian is also an unbelievably good passer which helps Militao because although the Brazilian can very well hold his own in that regard, Alaba’s offensive instincts just give him the edge.

Alaba also helps Militao by not being as aggressive while defending. As we know, Militao takes well-timed gambles and someone needs to be there to cover for the open space that he leaves behind, and nine times out of 10, it is Alaba who does that.

In return, Militao helps him out by going for most of the aerial duels as Alaba is not the tallest centre-back you can find. These two work so well together, and I can’t wait to see their partnership improve even more as time goes by.