Casemiro has what it takes
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Before the game, we pointed out the importance of this Brazilian and how his battle in midfield will determine the game for Real Madrid. And he won his battle. Starting in his first Clasico, it didn’t feel like it was his debut as he played with incredible composure.
Lionel Messi couldn’t get a snare with him guarding the defense. Indeed, he won the ball multiple times from the reigning Ballon d’Or winner and didn’t give him a moment’s piece in possession.
He wasn’t only limited to stopping Messi: anyone that entered his zone felt the force of the Brazilian smashing their determination.
Real Madrid have always lacked a proper holding midfielder after Makelele’s departure. While Sami Khedira filled in the void for a while, he wasn’t as explosive and agile as Casemiro. The Brazilian has a long way to go before he could be labeled as Makelele’s heir, but his man of the match performance showed that he has what it takes to be so as Zidane’s Real Madrid have won all their games in which the former Porto man started.
Indeed, his performance was such that the mighty…
