PSG 3-0 Real Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops | UEFA Champions League 2019-20

#3 Flop: James Rodriguez

James flattered to deceive, showing why he must play further forward, rather than as part of a midfield trio

Following an impactful display during their weekend win over Getafe, you could be excused for expecting better from the Colombian playmaker against better opposition here. Instead, James Rodriguez was largely ineffective and for sustained periods, fairly anonymous.

Kept quiet in duels against someone of Marco Verratti's tenacity and Bernat's awareness levels, the same could be said for his off-the-ball work too. He did little defensively, losing possession eight times. He was also dribbled past on three occasions while failing to grant Carvajal adequate support on the right before being replaced after 70 minutes.

He must play further forward in a number ten role because games like these prove with experience, he lacks the discipline required to confidently play in a three-man midfield. Over the last two seasons at Bayern, his best work was done in a more advanced role so Zidane will need to tweak his position if he's to have long-term success with Los Blancos going forward.