La Liga 2019/2020: Real Madrid's possible midfield combinations for next season

# 2 The double-pivot system

Isco would be deployed in his preferred position behind the forwards

This is the tactical variation most favored by managers in the current game, as it provides stability in defense while giving forwards the freedom to unleash their attacking prowess without having to worry too much about defensive exposure.

This system would effectively be a 4-2-1-3, with Toni Kroos and Casemiro acting as the shield to the defense, while Isco occupies the hole behind the front three.

The latter is a firm favorite of Zinedine Zidane and would most likely get a lot of playing time (if he does not leave) and this system is best suited to his creative abilities, rather than instances when he was forced to play out wide.

It would also see Eden Hazard and Vinicius deployed in their more natural positions further forward (although the Brazilian would have to play on the right) but would come at the expense of one of Karim Benzema or Luka Jovic.