Ali Malik

Ali Malik

Joined: Aug 13, 2019

Fell in love with Raul, and Spanish football at the 2002 World Cup; followed that up by getting into Real Madrid. I love this sport! and I love to write and talk about it - hit me up for a debate anytime - I pride myself on being an unbiased lover of the game.

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 12: Isco Alarcon of Real Madrid walks in the field during the Supercopa de Espana Final match between Real Madrid and Club Atletico de Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City on January 12, 2020 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Real Madrid: Isco’s lack of growth is a sign the writing is on the wall

Real Madrid's Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois(Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)

Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois brings a level of safety not felt since Iker Casillas

Real Madrid, Luka Jovic (Photo by A. Ware/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Real Madrid: Assessing Luka Jovic’s path into the first team

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 6: Isco of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid v Galatasaray at the Santiago Bernabeu on November 6, 2019 in Madrid Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Real Madrid: What are Isco’s chances of regularly starting again?

MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Toni Kroos of Real Madrid CF reacts after missing a chance during the Liga match between Real Madrid CF and CA Osasuna at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 25, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Real Madrid: Is Toni Kroos going to be Zidane’s next big transformation?

SKOPJE, MACEDONIA - AUGUST 08: Casemiro of Real Madrid is chased by Paul Pogba of Manchester United during the UEFA Super Cup match between Real Madrid and Manchester United at Philip II Arena on August 8, 2017 in Skopje, Macedonia. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

Paul Pogba: Real Madrid’s next midfield great or unnecessary risk?

MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 07: Brahim Diaz (L) of Real Madrid signs his contract with president Florentino Perez during his official presentation at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on January 07, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

Real Madrid: Understanding the rationale behind summer transfer moves

MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 31: head coach Zinedine Zidane of Real Madrid looks on during the Audi cup 2019 3rd place match between Real Madrid and Fenerbahce at Allianz Arena on July 31, 2019 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)

That moment when you realize Zinedine Zidane is a modern Arsene Wenger – a comparative analysis

Zinedine Zidane e after being announced as new Real Madrid head coach at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 11, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Oscar Gonzalez/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Has it gone all wrong for Real Madrid? Analysis of Zidane’s second coming