LaLiga 2019-2020: Ideal starting XI for Real Madrid 

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Left-Wing Forward - Eden Hazard

Real Madrid v Fenerbahce - Audi Cup 2019 3rd Place Match

After seven seasons of stellar performances for Chelsea, Eden Hazard finally completed his long awaited move to Real Madrid earlier in the summer.

The 28-year-old is a bonafide superstar and one of the best players in the world, so few would begrudge him for departing Chelsea, as his ambitions had overgrown those of the Londoners with all due respect to the club.

Real Madrid offer a platform for Hazard to take his game to the next level and stake a real claim for the Ballon d'Or, but whether that would happen remains to be seen.

Supporting Striker - Luka Jovic

Luka Jovic would function as a supporting striker

Luka Jovic arrived at Real Madrid earlier in the summer in a €60 million deal off the back of his displays last season which saw him fire Frankfurt to the semi-finals of the Europa League.

The 21-year-old scored 27 goals in all competitions for Frankfurt in his breakout campaign, and his versatility means that he can be deployed anywhere across the front line.

However, it is pertinent to note that his best returns came when he played off Sebastian Haller as a supporting striker, as his excellent holdup play and linkup ability means he excels as the foil for the main striker.

It is a role he would be best deployed in at Real Madrid, as it is the only formation which would see him played together with Karim Benzema while also starring Hazard in his favorite position.

Right-Wing Forward - Gareth Bale

Real Madrid v Ajax - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: Second Leg

This is a rather curious choice given that less than a month ago, Zidane made it explicitly clear that the sooner Gareth Bale left Real Madrid, the better for everyone.

Chinese Super League outfit Jiangsiu Suning almost made the Frenchman's wish come through when they were willing to make the former Tottenham man the second-highest paid player in the world, but Real Madrid quashed the deal at the last moment.

Given Bale's huge wages, it is probably only Premier League clubs that can afford him at this moment, but with less than 48 hours to go until the window shuts in England, a move back to the land of the Queen looks highly improbable.

With each passing day, it is looking increasingly likely that Bale would remain a Real Madrid player next season and while that is less than an ideal situation for both parties, it is the card that fate dealt them.

If Bale remains at the Bernabeu, it is imperative that both he and Zidane cast aside their differences for at least one season and work together to achieve their common goal.

Make no mistake about it, the job at hand for Real Madrid is huge, and since the goals of the club rank above any petty squabbles, all hands must be on deck to get the club back to where it belongs.

Beyond his injury problems and seeming indifference to the Real Madrid cause, Bale is one of the best players in the world.

For starters, he is one of the most experienced forwards at the club, and Zidane needs all the experience he can mop up next season.

Secondly, Hazard would occupy the left slot of attack, and any other winger who would complement him on the other flank would need to be left footed to properly function n the inverted winger role.

The only other player who fits the bill is Marco Asensio, but the long-term injury suffered by the Spanish international has ruled him out, leaving Bale as the prime candidate.

Every other option is either right-footed or extremely young and inexperienced, thus it makes no sense for Zidane to leave Bale out if he remains a Real Madrid player next season.

Centre-Forward - Karim Benzema

Real Madrid v Fenerbahce - Audi Cup 2019 3rd Place Match

When Cristiano Ronaldo departed for Juventus from Real Madrid, the extra goalscoring burden was placed upon Karim Benzema and there were many, yours faithfully included who did not believe that the Frenchman had what it took to lead Real Madrid's line.

However, the 31-year-old defied all expectations, putting in one of his best performances in recent memory to score 30 goals in all competitions and end the season as Real Madrid's best player.

Heading into his 11th season with Los Blancos, Benzema is one of the most experienced members of the squad, with only Sergio Ramos and Marcelo having a longer affiliation with the Santiago Bernabeu, and Zidane would be expecting a similar level of performance to last season from the former Lyon man.