Real Madrid 3-2 Borussia Dortmund: 5 Talking Points

#2 Real Madrid's youngsters grab opportunity with both hands

Borja Mayoral was one out of many youngsters who impressed

With nothing to play for and an important La Liga tie against Sevilla coming up, Zinedine Zidane decided to give a run-out to some of his younger players, most of whom were signed this season or brought up through Real Madrid Castilla. His choices paid off well as Madrid's future prospects shone when given the opportunity by their boss.

Marcelo's understudy Theo Hernandez was impressive at left-back, galloping forward on numerous occasions to contribute to Madrid's attacks. Forward Borja Mayoral may now threaten out-of-form Karim Benzema's position in the first team with a typical number nine performance, pouncing on a loose ball to open the scoring for Real Madrid.

He also helped his team create chances rather than wait for service in the penalty area.

All three substitutes also put in excellent shifts to convince Zidane that they were capable of delivering on the biggest stage. Though Marcos Asensio has been a regular figure in first-team affairs this season, it was the performances of midfielders Dani Ceballos and Marcos Llorente that Zidane will take a lot from.

Their auditions for the senior team were successful as the pair moved the ball around immaculately in the attacking third and put in teasing balls into the Dortmund box for Mayoral and Ronaldo to feed upon.

It certainly was an evening for Madrid's young guns to cherish.