Bale dropped, Isco starts for Real Madrid versus PSG
The French manager has named an expected side with one difference in that Gareth Bale is dropped and Isco takes his place in a tactical move.
Zinedine Zidane has named his side for the Real Madrid and PSG game at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night in the Champions League. In an unexpected move, the French manager has dropped Gareth Bale to the bench and Isco starts in his stead.
Bold move from Zinedine Zidane to counter PSG's 4-3-3 with a 4-4-2 diamond with Isco at the top of it. Is that the best way to target PSG's defensive weakness in full-back areas?
— Get French Football News (@GFFN) February 14, 2018
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Everything else is as expected with Nacho replacing the suspended Dani Carvajal at right-back. Bale has been in and out of the team due to injuries this season but has been excellent when relied upon and available. He was rested against Real Sociedad at the weekend with many suggesting that this was a clear sign that he would start on Wednesday.
Zinedine Zidane was asked if he might play Kovacic to stop Neymar but he laughed it off saying, "I need to keep some things for myself". Turns out he was plotting something.
All season Zidane has put his faith in team that won Liga & Champions League last season. Doubles down again on it tonight, only change from Cardiff enforced (Nacho-Carvajal) #RMAPSG
— Kieran Canning (@KieranCanning) February 14, 2018