#2 Daniel Carvajal’s winner was a reward for his consistent performance
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From the days of Michel Salgado, there has always been a constant stream of right backs who have served Madrid loyally. After missing out the Euros with the Spanish national team due to an injury he sustained in the Champions League final, Carvajal seemed like a player making up for lost time.
Before scoring the deserved winner, he was a constant threat down the right wing without compromising on his defensive duties.
With Marcelo on the other flank doing a commendable job as well, Madrid looked a balanced squad with both full backs providing great width. Carvajal ooked well prepared for the upcoming season and if everything goes to plan, one can expect him to be a regular presence in the Real Madrid squad.
A fighter throughout, he started his career with Real Madrid B, before moving to Bayer Leverkusen where his performances forced Real Madrid to activate the buy-back clause. His only season in the Bundesliga helped him finish as one of the best three backs in the 2012-13 season.
