RANKING THE 5 BEST REAL MADRID PLAYERS IN 2020-21
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CASEMIRO
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Like in the last few years, Casemiro looked in fine form in the 2020-21 season. Madrid’s key man in the middle, Casemiro recorded 7 goals, and 6 assists across all games. The 29-year old’s tally of 62 interceptions in the 2020-21 La Liga was the second-most in the league.
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LUKA MODRIC
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Luka Modric continues to age like fine wine, getting better with age. The 35-year-old racked up 48 appearances for Real Madrid this season, playing in 80% of the team's La Liga minutes this term. Modric also recorded 7 goal-creating actions in the Spanish top flight this season.
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3
TONI KROOS
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Toni Kroos was arguably Real Madrid's best midfielder in the 2020-21 season. He was involved in 15 goals (3 goals, 12 assists) in 42 appearances across all competitions. The experienced German midfielder came third in terms of key passes (66) produced in the Spanish top-flight this term.
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THIBAUT COURTOIS
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Thibaut Courtois has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in recent times, registering 21 clean sheets in all competitions for Real Madrid this season. The Belgian ended his league campaign with 17 clean sheets, just one behind Golden Glove winner Jan Oblak.
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KARIM BENZEMA
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Karim Benzema was Real Madrid’s best player this season by a proverbial country mile. The French striker notched up 30 goals and 9 assists in total this season. He emerged Madrid’s highest goal scorer across all competitions and is just behind Lionel Messi in La Liga goal-scorers chart.
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