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Real Madrid appear to be back to their best, and are comfortably the best team in La Liga this season.
Their mix of experience and youth across positions, coupled with a deep squad, has been pivotal to their success this term. However, a lot of their success is also down to their technical players, who can get past the best of opponents with ease.
Real Madrid have some of the best dribblers in world football
Los Blancos have always had some of the best players in the world, but their current squad also possesses players with a lot of technical flair.
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Almost every player is an expert operator on the ball, and can dribble past the toughest of opponents. Dribbling remains one of the finest techniques in the game, and Los Blancos have more than their fair share of players who have mastered this art.
On that note, here's a look at the five best dribblers at the Santiago Bernabeu right now.
#5 Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard may yet to prove his worth to the Real Madrid faithful, but he is one of the best players in the world on his day. The Belgian arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2019 after spending seven glorious years at Chelsea.
The recently turned 31-year-old ace was arguably the best dribbler in the Premier League, but has not been able to prove that consistently in Spain.
Nevertheless, he has been trying to get back to full fitness this season. In some games, he has looked like his old self, and has got away from opponents with relative ease.
He can still drop a shoulder on a defender and accelerate away from him, but fewer minutes have hampered his consistency. Nevertheless, Hazard has completed 15 successful dribbles in 14 appearances this season.
Hazard's overall game may have suffered in the last two years, but he remains a capable dribbler of the ball despite several injuries.
#4 Luka Modric
Luka Modric is ageing like fine wine at Los Blancos, and it is no surprise that the club has kept him despite offloading several other stars recently. The Croat may have lost a bit of pace, but can still beat opponents in short distances.
The 36-year-old has continued to play regularly under Carlo Ancelotti this season, and remains a crucial part of the team's midfield.
While Casemiro and Toni Kroos are not the best dribblers on the ball, Modric can get away from his man with relative ease. He is still fairly agile and athletic, and can move across the pitch like a gazelle.
Moreover, his trickery on the ball also helps him get past opponents with a single move. Still going strong, the 2018 FIFA World Cup finalist has completed 21 dribbles in 15 games this season.
Modric still has a lot left in the tank. However, his dribbling abilities make him a unique asset in midfield as compared to his teammates.
#3 Karim Benzema
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema is arguably the best player in La Liga at the moment and the best striker in the world. His leadership skills, goalscoring prowess and desire to give 100% every game has turned him into an elite player in the last few years.
The Frenchman has been leading the line yet again this season, and has been formidable in front of goal. However, alongside him, he has several youngsters in attack, courtesy of which he has turned into a creator and a goalscorer.
His role in build-up play is also crucial, thanks to his technical abilities. The 34-year-old may be getting older but still has more than enough pace to beat defenders, and get past them with tricks and flicks.
Sometimes Benzema also dribbles past multiple opponents from the half-line, and creates chances for his teammates. All of that has led to him completing 22 dribbles in 21 games this season, averaging just over one dribble per game.
Real Madrid are in a good position to win the La Liga title this season, and they have Benzema to thank if they accomplish the same.
#2 Ferland Mendy
Ferland Mendy has suffered multiple injuries this season, but he has still managed to play his part in helping Real Madrid get back to their best. Since arriving from Olympique Lyon in 2019, the French international has been an exciting prospect.
One of the few players who is currently in his prime, Mendy has performed admirably in the left-back role.
His stamina levels are world-class, but what makes him the perfect heir to Marcelo are his qualities on the ball. Like the Brazilian star, the 26-year-old can also get past opponents through a combination of speed, technical flair and quick thinking. Injuries have restricted his game-time, but he has still completed 25 dribbles in just 14 games this season.
Mendy is one of the best full-backs in world football when fit, and he will hope to get back on the pitch soon.
#1 Vinicius Jr
Vinicius Junior is one of the next generation of stars who is proving his value at Los Blancos. The Brazilian ace joined Real Madrid in 2018, and has developed into a world-class winger in the last three to four years.
Playing alongside some of the best players in European football is a bonus, but Vinicius has worked on his game in the last 18 months.
He drives forward with a purpose now, and has the end product that was previously missing. However, the one quality he always had was his sublime dribbling skills.
One of the fastest players in the world, the 21-year-old attacker always has a trick up his sleeve. His mesmerising skills and ability to isolate opponents and get past them to create chances is second to none. The former Flamengo ace has completed 66 dribbles in 21 games this season, more than any other La Liga player.
Vinicius is a rising star, and will likely help Real Madrid win a lot of silverware in the coming years through his dazzling ability on the ball.
