Real Madrid take on Barcelona in the El Clasico on April 2nd and the Real Madrid fans have picked who they want in their starting XI for the Clasico. In a vote conducted by AS.com, more than 30000 Real Madrid fans had their say as to who Zidane should pick in the starting XI.
Madrid fans have not been happy with the performances of Isco and James this season and it was evident in their votes with the fans opting for the midfield trio of Kroos, Modric and Casemiro.
Here are the results of the poll:
Goalkeepers:
Keylor Navas (32.732 votes)
Kiko Casilla (521)
Ruben Yanez (913)
Defenders:
Marcelo (32.516)
Carvajal (28.849)
Sergio Ramos (27.349)
Varane (21.033)
Pepe (17.689)
Danilo (4.750)
Nacho (2.880)
Arbeloa (1.637)
Midfielders:
Modric (32.890)
Kroos (27.849)
Casemiro (27.326)
James (7.767)
Isco (6.848)
Lucas Vazquez (4.959)
Kovacic (2.259)
Forwards:
Cristiano (31.172)
Benzema (31.049)
Bale (30.679)
Jesé (2.279)
Real Madrid are yet to win a Clasico when the famed trio of Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo have played together.
Isco: James and me are not at fault for all of Real Madrid's problems
The talented duo of Isco and James have not been firing on all cylinders for Real Madrid and many fans, critics and pundits have blamed their poor form for being the cause of Real Madrid’s woes this season. Reports have also emerged linking both James and Isco with moves away from Real Madrid.
However, Isco feels that the criticism directed towards James and him is unfair. Real Madrid take on Barcelona on Saturday night with Madrid 10 points behind their great rivals.
Isco speaking to Cadena Cope said that they were not the only ones to blame for Real Madrid’s mediocre season so far.
"It's been a very difficult season but I do not think everything that happens to Real Madrid is the fault of James and me," he said.
Isco also spoke about the angry reaction he gave to being substituted in the game against Las Palmas.
"After the game against Las Palmas I was angry with myself and I do not think I'm the first player to have done that," he added.
