ISL 2018-19, Bengaluru FC 2-1 NorthEast United FC: 5 Talking Points

#4 Is Gallego the best midfielder in the league this season?

Gallego was the leading man who kept the Bengaluru players on their toes tonight (Image Courtesy: ISL)

Gallego has four goals and five assists in the Indian Super League this season. His stats make him one of the best players this season as he has one of the highest numbers of assists and goals.

While NorthEast's unexpected rise this season has often been credited to Ogbeche's fine form, it wouldn't have been possible without the support he received from Gallego. Apart from his goals and assists, it has been the way, Gallego has played this season. He has been the focal point of everything Northeast has created, and everything goes through Gallego from midfield.

His ability to draw a couple of defenders away from their positions and create free spaces for the likes of Ogbeche, Redeem and Rowllin to run into has been used brilliantly by Northeast United this season.

Gallego was the leading man who kept the Bengaluru players on their toes tonight. Gallego scored the equalising goal for Northeast tonight and created numerous opportunities for the likes of Ogbeche, Triadis and Masica. Everyone has also praised his defensive work rate.

Overall there have been very few players this season who has had an impact on the league like Gallego, and it can be mentioned that Gallego has been the best midfielder this season according to many football pundits.