Madrid have one of the highest wage bills in club football
#9 Raphael Varane (Centre-back) - £100,000/week
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Varane has had to take on more responsibility after Pepe's departure
A defensive mainstay at Real Madrid this season, Varane is known for his pace and physicality. Still only 24, the Frenchman has the potential to become a truly world class player in the near future.
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Calm and composed on the ball, Varane often partners captain Sergio Ramos at the heart of Madrid's defence. Having faced plenty of injury issues in the last two season, the Frenchman will be hoping for an injury-free season this time around.
#8 Isco (Attacking Midfielder) - £115,000/week
Isco was one of Madrid's best players last season
One of the standout performers last season, Isco has struggled to hit those heights in this campaign. Supremely talented and skilled on the ball, the Spanish playmaker has was rewarded for his good performances with a 12th place finish in the Ballon d'Or 2017 standings.
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Having inexplicably been left on the bench for the Clasico, Isco will be determined to remind Zidane and the world of his prodigious talent in the coming weeks.
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