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Defence
Right back - Dani Carvajal
The choice of right-back as Dani Carvajal has been relatively east with Valverde opting to switch between Nelson Semedo and Sergi Roberto occupying for the Blaugrana. The Spaniard has not had the best of the season with the Los Blancos conceding goals due to the shaky defence.
The 5ft 6inches tall defender has already a goal and an assist to his name while he has been pivotal for the Los Blancos with an average of 1.4 tackles and 1.4 interceptions per game while also making an average of 1.2 key passes per game and an impressive pass percentage of 91.7
Centre Back - Sergio Ramos
The embodiment of the El Clasico spirit, Sergio Ramos has been in thick of things for the Los Blancos after the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus, even taking the penalty duties for his side.
The central defenders have been ever-present for the Los Blancos but have seen his side fare poorly in the last 4 La Liga matches, conceding 6 and scoring just once. The Spanish captain though has racked up his stats with 1.6 tackles as well as interceptions while also making 2.3 clearances per game. The Penalty duties have ensured that the captain has got 2 goals to his name.
Centre Back - Gerard Pique
The former partner in crime for the Real Madrid captain, Gerrard Pique has been irreplaceable for the Blaugrana this season with central defenders Samuel Umtiti and Lenglet being out of the game leaving the Catalonian man as the sole fit central defender in the first team.
The 6ft 1-inch central defender has averaged 1 tackle, 1.4 interceptions and 4.1 clearances per game while also maintaining an impressive 92.7 pass percentage and scoring a goal for the Blaugrana in the process.
Left Back - Jordi Alba
Arguably the toughest position to be decided upon in the team. Jordi Alba and Marcelo are one of the best-left sided fullbacks available in the world leading them into straight comparisons with each other on the team.
The former Valencian full-back though has had the better part this season with Real Madrid failing to either score or a keep a clean sheet in 3 of their 4 games. The Blaugrana man has 1.2 tackles, 1.1 interceptions and 0.6 clearances per game while also making 1.4 key passes per match while scoring and assisting one for the reigning LaLiga champions.
Stat courtesy: Whoscored.com
