LaLiga 2018/19: 5 Real Madrid superstars who will shine this season

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It has been a very tough summer for La Liga giants, Real Madrid. The European champions suffered a huge loss when their talismanic forward, Cristiano Ronaldo departed the Bernabeu to join Italian outfit, Juventus in the Seria A recently.

Due to his tireless ambitions and the desire to prove his abilities across several leagues in Europe, the attacker decided to take on the challenge of the Italian top flight - forcing him to end his 9-year stay in the Spanish capital.

For the first time in almost a decade, Los Blancos have entered a season without their talismanic forward. With the Portuguese now gone, a huge opportunity has opened for other superstars to arise and shine at the club this season.

Therefore, lets quickly take a look at 5 incredible superstars that will thrive in the Spanish capital during the campaign:

#5 Raphael Varane

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Varane has taken his game to a new height

French International, Raphael Varane is one of the few superstars that will impress at Real Madrid this season. A look into his performances in the recently concluded FIFA World Cup reveals the high level to which the centre-back has raised his performances.

Varane was one of the best defenders in Russia (if not the best), putting up a lot of rigid displays and providing inspiration from the back as France cruised to their second World Cup trophy this year.

Having guided his nation to claim glory on the grandest stage of all, the 25-year-old is in the form of his life at the moment and he will definitely make a mark at Santiago Bernabeu this season.

#4 Isco

Girona FC v Real Madrid CF - La Liga
The attacker will establish himself under Lopetegui this season

Isco was one of the brightest prospects in La Liga when he left Malaga for Real Madrid in the summer of 2013. However, he struggled to make a reasonable impact at the club during the past few years under former manager, Zinedine Zidane.

With the Frenchman now gone and Julen Lopetegui replacing him as the head coach, it is finally Isco's time to shine in the Spanish capital and all eyes will be on him to reach his peak with Galacticos this term.

The Spaniard is a decent playmaker that thrives on his terrifying movement, incredible dribbling skills and the ability to manipulate the ball at his feet with great efficiency. Having established a perfect connection with Lopetegui in the Spanish national team recently, there is no doubt the attacker will be unleashed under the manager this season.

#3 Marco Asensio

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The youngster will get enough opportunities to impress during the campaign

One of the brightest and most influential youngsters in the world at the moment, Marco Asensio is another Real Madrid superstar that will progress to a great height this season.

Filled with incredible talent and unbelievable consistency, the Spaniard has been at an amazing level ever since he was promoted to the senior team from the youth system in 2016. However, he was overshadowed by the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo who departed the club this summer.

Now that the Portuguese has become a Juventus player, Asensio will get enough opportunities to impress in the Spanish Capital. With his fantastic talent, consistency, and maturity, the attacker will be a great revelation at the Bernabeu this season.

#2 Luka Modric

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Modric will continue with his incredible influence at the Bernabeu during the campaign

Luka Modric has been one of the most influential figures at Santiago Bernabeu for the past few years, producing extraordinary performances and acting as the engine of the team as Los Blancos cruised to their third consecutive Champions League triumph last season.

Once again, the playmaker will continue shining in the Spanish capital this term, with his fantastic ability to dictate play from the middle of the pitch, split opposition defenses apart with his incisive passing and creating chances for his teammates to score.

Following a brilliant outing in the FIFA World Cup in which Modric led his nation to the final of the tournament as well as claiming the Golden Ball for his brilliant performances, the midfielder will be looking forward to transferring his incredible form to Real Madrid during the campaign.

#1 Gareth Bale

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The Welshman could become the main man at Real Madrid this season

Former Tottenham Hotspur superstar, Gareth Bale is another Real Madrid player that will shine this season. The Welsh International joined Los Blancos in 2013 and quickly established himself as one of the most impressive attackers on the planet.

Bale is a pacey winger and a highly influential superstar, deadly in counter attacks and very strong in the air. The 29-year-old also has the ability to push the ball forward, send dangerous crosses into the box as well as scoring plenty number of goals.

In the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, the attacker will get the opportunity to become the main man at Santiago Bernabeu and he has already started the campaign on a brilliant note, scoring twice to help Los Blancos win their first 2 La Liga fixtures this season.

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Edited by Sundaresh Kumar