La Liga 2016/17: Sporting Gijon 2-3 Real Madrid: 5 Talking Points

GIJON, SPAIN - APRIL 15: Isco of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the La Liga match between Real Sporting de Gijon and Real Madrid at Estadio El Molinon on on April 15, 2017 in Gijon, Spain.  (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
Real Madrid star Isco earned a crucial win

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GIJON, SPAIN - APRIL 15:  Isco of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga match between Real Sporting de Gijon and Real Madrid at Estadio El Molinon on April 15, 2017 in Gijon, Spain.  (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
Isco proved why he should start against Bayern Munich and maybe El Clasico too

These 90 minutes inside El Molinon were undoubtedly Isco’s best in a Real Madrid jersey. Even before the 90th minute winner, the wee Spanish magician was the best player on the pitch, by a considerable mile. His first goal was a thing of beauty – a shuffle inside past two defenders before hammering an unstoppable shot into the top corner with his left foot.

And then came *that* run – Isco’s dog is named Messi, but at this rate he could take on the moniker itself. I mean, just look at this run:

In the 90th minute, with Madrid staring at an uncomfortable build up to El Clasico, Isco showed why he is Real Madrid calibre. In 1 second, he may have reversed his fortunes at the club, with a sweetly struck drive into the bottom corner.

Zidane agrees – “Isco is a great player and he has shown that Madrid is where he belongs. He has shown with his performance that he is a great player.”

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