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Defence
Starting with the foundation of the defence, the two centre-halves - Sergio Ramos and Giorgio Chiellini. Sergio Ramos has made himself the ultimate big game player in the last number of year, popping up with important goals for Madrid when it matters most, none more crucial, perhaps, than the last minute equaliser against city rivals Atletico in the 2014 Champions League final. Ramos has scored a very impressive 52 goals from defence since moving to the Spanish capital in 2005, but it is his quick thinking, positioning, organisational skills which make him truly elite.
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Chiellini, at 33 years old, is about to win his 7th Scudetto with the Old Lady, and is still an absolute rock in the heart of Juve's defence, with few able to match his leadership and ability to resolutely thwart a potent attack. The Juve man's contract is up this summer, but last February he assured fans that there would be "no surprises" in terms of his next move, and he is expected to extend his contract with the defending Serie A champions. Chiellini represents a dying breed of all-action centre-backs, and although he hasn´t played every minute of every game this season, he still warrants a place in the team.
Dani Carvajal and Jordi Alba make up the right back and left back positions. Both players are among the first names on the team sheets of Spanish behemoths Real Madrid and Barcelona, and at least Alba guaranteed a league winners medal this year as Barcelona won La Liga with relative ease - Carvajal will be hoping to add another Champions League winners medal to his collection.
Joshua Kimmich could feel aggrieved by being left out of this fictional team, and while there is no doubting his potential, Carvajal is a three-time Champions League winner and a consistent performer for years. Alba, in truth, only has strong competition from David Alaba, but the Barcelona man´s 8 assists and 2 goals in the league this season means the starting berth is his.
Honourable Mentions - Mats Hummels, Gerard Piqué, Joshua Kimmch, David Alaba
