Casemiro was an absolute rock. The Brazilian did not allow any breathing space to Celta Vigo. The 27-year-old is indispensable for Zidane and he showed it why. Casemiro did all the dirty work for the Whites.
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The Brazilian international made 9 recoveries, won 7 duels and successfully delivered 10 long balls in the 90 minutes he played. Casemiro was quite vital in the first and the third goal Real scored as he was the one who started the attack after winning the ball back from the hosts. He even made a vital block that could have resulted in a goal.
The defensive midfielder allowed Toni Kroos and Luka Modric to move forward freely and after the red card allowed Isco to dictate the game on his terms as he had the center of park secured.
Casemiro is an undisputed starter in Zidane's starling XI.
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Samyak Tripathi
Samyak is a European and international football journalist at Sportskeeda, who focuses on writing a variety of listicles. A post-graduate in Finance with over 6 years of total work experience, Samyak became interested in football after watching the 2010 FIFA World Cup and some high-octane El Clasico clashes. His favorite footballer is Cristiano Ronaldo for the forward's mentality, and his favorite managers are Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, and Pep Guardiola for the brand of football their teams showcase.
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Zinedine Zidane's Panenka penalty in the 2006 final is Samyak’s favorite World Cup moment owing to the Frenchman’s sheer nerves of steel showcased, and thinks Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are ready to usher in a new era post-Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. During his free time, Samyak follows Real Madrid, plays football and reads finance articles.
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