Real Madrid vs Inter Milan- Combined XI | UEFA Champions League 2020-21

Central midfielder: Marcelo Brozovic (Inter Milan)

Brozovic was on target at the weekend and will test Madrid's defense too

While the attacking stars in the squad constantly make the headlines, Marcelo Brozovic is the unsung hero who keeps it all together for his side. He's a pass master, driving the ball out of crowded areas to diffuse a danger whilst also laying incisive through balls for attackers to latch onto. His ball-control is excellent and he can be a threat at set-pieces too.

Central midfielder: Casemiro (Real Madrid)

The best defensive midfielder in the world?

Casemiro is so crucial to bringing balance to this Real Madrid side that he's almost undroppable. He was substituted at the weekend in the Huesca game and just five minutes later, Los Blancos conceded! Co-incidence? Not so much. Besides, the Brazilian is also capable scoring goals in crucial moments, as the stoppage-time equalizer against Gladbach will tell you.

Attacking midfielder: Eden Hazard (Real Madrid)

Hazard was back in the starting line-up with a bang!

Eden Hazard returned to the line-up for the first-time this season in Saturday's victory and instantly made an impact, scoring one and creating one. He showed plenty of quality in that game, twisting Huesca inside out with his pace, energy, and dribbles. More of that will be needed against Inter if he starts again with the Whites still looking for their first win in Europe this season.

Eden Hazard scores his first goal of the season for Real Madrid 🚀(via @beINSPORTSUSA)pic.twitter.com/sVQAvyqQL5

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 31, 2020

Attacking midfielder: Luka Modric (Real Madrid)

Modric continues to go strong even at 35

Top Midfielders at 35 generally seek new challenges in lower leagues, but Luka Modric continues to rule the roost at the top. The evergreen Croatian was very instrumental to Madrid's title success in the summer and has started in the new season in a rich vein of form too. He brings plenty of guile and urgency to his team, while his ability to score from anywhere is a lethal asset too.