Real Madrid’s Two Impressive XIs They Could Field In 2014/15 With New Signings Kroos And Rodriguez In Opposite Teams

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The two sides the Spanish giants could play in the upcoming season.

On Tuesday Real Madrid completed their latest major signing of the season in the shape of goalkeeper Keylor Navas, acquired from fellow La Liga side Levante.

The Costa Rica international is just one of a number of top-class players now plying their trade at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu and here are the two brilliant XIs head coach Carlo Ancelotti could field in 2014/15.

First XI

GK – Keylor Navas – A £7.9m signing and a stopper who has been greatly impressing over the past 12 months for both club and country.

RB – Daniel Carvajal – Bought back to the Spanish capital in 2013 after one year with Bayer Leverkusen and looks to be a fine full-back.

CB – Sergio Ramos – Has established himself as one of the best centre-backs in world football in nearly a decade with Los Blancos.

CB – Pepe – Alongside Ramos this Portugal international is currently preferred, although his temperament and capability is sometimes questioned.

LB – Fabio Coentrao – Has struggled to find his place at the club at times, but fellow countryman Cristiano Ronaldo links up well with Coentrao.

DM – Xabi Alonso – Now 32-years-old there is not much this midfielder hasn’t achieved and remains one of the best passers in the game.

CM – Luka Modric – Following his move from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012 the Croatian struggled, but over the past 12 months Modric has grown into his role.

CM – Toni Kroos – Another new signing for Los Merengues and a 24-year-old who has just helped Germany to World Cup glory.

RW – Gareth Bale – Became the most expensive player of all time last summer upon completing his £85.3m move and has taken to life in Spain brilliantly.

ST – Karim Benzema – The only recognised No.9 at the club following the sale of Alvaro Morata to Juventus.

LW – Cristiano Ronaldo – The current Balon d’Or holder is considered among the best players of all time.

Second XI

GK – Iker Casillas – Although has endured a difficult period of late the 33-year-old is still considered one of the best ‘keepers ever.

RB – Alvaro Arbeloa – An experienced head, but has great versatility with the ability to play anywhere in the back line.

CB – Raphael Varane – At just 21-years-old this Frenchman is considered to be among the best young players in world football.

CB – Nacho – Progressed to the first team last summer and is a fine squad player.

LB – Marcelo – Had an extremely disappointing 2014 World Cup with Brazil, but is still a top attacking left-back.

DM – Asier Illarramendi – Cost an enormous amount of money last summer and yet is still yet to show that was worth the outlay.

CM – Angel di Maria – Amazingly with the talent on offer for Ancelotti this Argentine doesn’t make it into the main starting XI.

CM -Sami Khedira – Constantly linked with a move away, the German is in the last year of his current contract at the Bernabeu.

RW – James Rodriguez – Became the fourth most expensive player of all time upon completing his switch from AS Monaco.

ST – Jese – Although currently injured this youngster showed some real talent last term.

LW – Isco – Another arrival last summer and the Spaniard is a versatile and supremely talented attacking midfielder.

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