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#3 Vinicius Junior is growing into a leader at Real Madrid
Real Madrid took a punt on an untested Vinicius Junior in 2017. After several years of flattering to deceive, the Brazilian has started showcasing his potential.
Vinicius has been plagued by inconsistencies throughout his Real Madrid career, with his lack of end-products being the subject of much disdain.
However, the former Flamengo man's abilities are not in doubt. And after many false starts, he has started morphing into the player many earmarked him to be.
The 21-year-old started the first two games of the season on the bench, but his two-goal cameo off the bench against Levante turned the tide in his favor.
Vinicius was handed a second consecutive start this season against Celta Vigo, and he repaid the faith shown in him with an exquisite display. He was full of running on the night and proved to be a handful for the visitors' defense.
A major criticism regarding his game has been his lack of composure in attack. Vinicius showed his growing composure with his calmly taken goal to put Real Madrid ahead for the first time on the night.
He also won the penalty from which Karim Benzema completed his hat-trick. This caps what was a fine display from the 21-year-old.
#2 Eduardo Camavinga announces himself on the big stage
Eduardo Camavinga has emerged as one of the biggest prospects in French football in the last few years. This prompted Real Madrid to sanction his purchase back in August. The club signed the youngster in a deal worth up to €40 million (£34.4m).
The 18-year-old started the game against Celta Vigo on the bench but replaced Eden Hazard in the 66th minute.
It took just six minutes for him to make a mark as he was in the right place at the right time to convert a rebound from Luka Modric's shot.
Real Madrid is arguably the biggest club in the world and the perfect stage for youngsters to catapult into global stardom.
Eduardo Camavinga has been earmarked as a star of the future, and his first impression at the Bernabeu will go a long way to helping him achieve dizzying heights.
#1 Karim Benzema continues to be a difference-maker for Real Madrid
Karim Benzema has been Real Madrid's talisman since Cristiano Ronaldo's departure in 2018, and he once again stepped up when his club needed him the most.
The Frenchman is Real Madrid's de-facto captain, and he gave a leader's display with a well-taken hat-trick against Celta Vigo.
Despite the early setback suffered by the hosts, their number nine kept motivating his teammates around him to ensure heads did not drop.
His first goal was indicative of his improved confidence. His technique was on full display as he drew Real Madrid level with an exquisite half-volley.
A disallowed goal for offside in the first half did little to hamper the 34-year-old, and he ended the night with a deserved hat-trick.
The hat-trick takes the former Lyon man onto five goals for the season. He also has four assists to boot from just four La Liga games.
This is indicative of his influence in the Spanish capital. With Lionel Messi now out of the way, a maiden Pichichi trophy is not out of the question for the Frenchman.
