Real Madrid 2-1 Roma: 3 Talking Points

#3 All eyes on the new attack

Real Madrid v AS Roma - International Champions Cup 2018

With Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to Juventus, eyebrows were raised on where Madrid's goals will come from - seeing Ronaldo's staggering goal-scoring record for the Spanish giants. This pre-season tour has set the stage for the likes of Bale and Asensio to lay claim to this role.

The look of this Real Madrid team, although still in its rudimentary stages, has provided us of a glimpse of their new attacking line-up, perhaps less reliant on one particular individual. If this will be wholly successful, we will have to wait and see.

But one thing is for sure, this team has looked positive in their tactical set-up, much better organised than under Zidane, with a proper identity and a coach famed for his work with young players. This season will be an interesting one, from both a tactical and footballing stand-point.

The first test for this team will be against city rivals Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup in a week's time and that will perhaps be a better encounter to gauge the progress made by this team and especially their attack.