2019/20 La Liga: Best Spanish XI

Defensive midfielder: Saul Niguez (Atletico Madrid)

Saul Niguez is a very underrated player.

Saul Niguez has been around the block for so long that it's easy to forget he's still only 25.

Atletico Madrid's utility man was imposing in the air in the 2019-20 La Liga, where he ranked second in terms of tackles (95). As is always the case, the midfielder also charged out of his line on various occasions to drive his side forward, bagging six goals for himself in the process.

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Left winger: Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)

Mikel Oyarzabal was one of the star performers for Real Sociedad this season.

One of the best young players in the Spanish squad, Mikel Oyarzabal is fast developing into a world-class winger.

At only 23, he completed his fifth full season with La Real, which was also by far his best yet.

Oyarzabal took up captaincy duties with aplomb and was the driving force behind Real Sociedad's attack. With 10 goals and 11 assists from 37 games in the La Liga this season, Oyarzabal also guided his side to their first Copa Del Rey final since 1988.

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Attacking midfielder: Santi Cazorla (Villarreal)

After a memorable season, Santi Cazorla is set to join Al Sadd in Qatar.

Santi Cazorla rolled back the years with a series of vintage performances for the Yellow Submarine in the 2019-20 La Liga, helping them secure Europa League football after scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists.

Cazorla was the creative chieftain of the side as his wealth of experience and big-game pedigree kept Villarreal ticking. For someone who almost got his legs amputated not too long ago, this was truly a fairytale revival as the ex-Arsenal star scripted one of the most inspiring comeback tales of all time.