Malaga 1-2 Real Madrid: 5 Talking Points

#1 Isco shines the brightest

Isco scored one and assisted one against his former side

On his return to Malaga, Isco continued his stunning form off late and was the match winner for Real Madrid. He scored the first goal courtesy of a curling freekick on the 29th minute. Isco did not celebrate the goal because of his close association with the club which proved to be a great gesture from the playmaker.

Isco is still adored by the public at La Rosaleda and his non-celebration will further help him in being in the good books of the Malaga folks. In the second half, Isco then selflessly provided a goal on a platter for Casemiro to double Madrid's lead on the night.

The 25-year-old has been Real Madrid's most influential player in the past two weeks or so. Isco has staggeringly completed 100% of his passes in two of his last four matches. Against Malaga, he was again at his creating best, completing 88% of his passes which included 3 key passes.

A month ago, Isco's place in this Real Madrid side was under serious doubt. But his displays in the Champions League and in La Liga in the past month have not only cemented his place in the starting lineup but have also ended all speculations over his Real Madrid future. He ain't going anywhere!

1 - Isco Alarcon has both scored and assisted in the same game for Real Madrid for the first time this season in all competitions. Confidence. pic.twitter.com/wark72Le73

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) April 15, 2018