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Real Madrid are a massive club and although they have struggled lately, it seems that they are on track now for the 2021-22 season. With 50 points in 22 matches, the Spanish giants sit at the top of the La Liga table with a four-point lead.
After Carlo Ancelotti's return to the helm in the summer, they look a much more solid side than they were last season. They have been very effective in attack, scoring 47 goals so far, the best in the league this season.
Real Madrid look brutal in the attack
With Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior doing very well in the attack, the Spanish giants have been a delight to watch. They have managed to turn draws into wins and, with four points off second-placed Sevilla, look in a strong position so far.
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Courtesy of some fine individual performances, the Spanish team has benefitted a lot this season. Considering a minimum of 10 appearances this season, let's take a look at the best Real Madrid players so far this campaign.
Note: All stats as per WhoScored
#5 Luka Modric (7.07)
There are very few players who have shown as much consistency as Luka Modric is displaying right now. At the age of 36, the Croatian midfielder is still oozing class and quality on the pitch.
Modric has been an invaluable player for Real Madrid ever since he joined them in the summer of 2012 from Tottenham Hotspur. He was voted the "Worst Signing of the Year" by Spanish fans back then, but he turned it around and how.
Using his incisive passing skills, flair, fantastic vision, and intense work rate, the veteran midfielder has been a phenomenal player over the years.
In the 2021-22 season, the Croatian has been quite vital for Carlo Ancelotti. With one goal and four assists to his name, Modric has kept Los Blancos going as he remains crucial to their ambitions to win La Liga this campaign.
#4 Toni Kroos (7.21)
Toni Kroos, along with Luka Modric, has dictated midfield for Real Madrid over the years. The German midfielder is a fantastic passer of the ball and not many can reach the same level as him despite their best efforts.
The 32-year-old has been important for the Spanish giants this season. His wide range of passing combined with his incredible vision has kept them ticking and helped maintain a certain tempo.
With 157 passes into the final third, no player in the league has managed to beat Kroos in this regard this campaign.
He has also made the most number of progressive passes (140) in the 2021-22 season. With his attack-minded approach, Real Madrid rely heavily on Kroos to create from midfield.
#3 Casemiro (7.34)
Real Madrid arguably have one of the best midfield trios in the world right now. The trio of Casemiro, Kroos, and Modric have been pretty dominant for the past few years and continue to do so this season.
In the form of Casemiro, Los Blancos have one of the finest defensive midfielders at their disposal. The Brazilian has made the second-most number of tackles (68) so far this season. Out of them, he has won 49 tackles, making him the best tackler in the league.
Casemiro's forward play has also improved with time, making 96 progressive passes this season, the 10th best in La Liga so far. With his defensive abilities, the Brazilian midfielder remains a key figure for Real Madrid.
#2 Karim Benzema (7.66)
Ever since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema has taken it upon himself to lead the attacking line for Real Madrid. The French striker is a goal-scoring machine and is very efficient in front of goal even at the age of 34.
Benzema has been in stellar form this season with 17 goals and seven assists in 21 appearances in the league already. He's leading the goal-scoring charts with some amazing goals scored time and again. With 31 shots on target, no player in the league has been able to match his tally.
Over time, Benzema has turned into a leader and been heavily involved in scoring and creating goals for Real Madrid. His performances remain crucial in Madrid's bid to win the title this season.
#1 Vinicius Junior (7.7)
The 2021-22 season has been a massive one as far as Vinicius Junior is concerned. The Brazilian forward has not only been effective in the attack but has also made the chances given to him count.
In just 21 appearances, Vinicius Junior has scored 12 goals and registered five assists in La Liga this season. It is quite an achievement considering the quality options Real Madrid have with them.
His fine dribbling, smart movement and superb finishing has helped him become a big player for the Spanish giants this campaign.
Behind Benzema, Vinicius Junior has made the second-most goal contributions in the league so far. With 75 successful dribbles, no player has been as successful in dribbling as the Brazilian has been this season. His creativity and goal-scoring abilities will come in very handy for Carlo Ancelotti for the remainder of the season.
