Real Madrid, ‘MVP’ of the Euro

Lto Euro 2020 it was going to be atypical for him Real Madrid, which for the first time in many decades had no representation in the national team. The eight representatives of the white club in the tournament appear in foreign teams, but the truth is that they are leaving the name of Madrid at the top, standing out both individually and collectively.

All in eighths

The eight representatives of Madrid in Euro 2020 have made it to the second round with their respective teams: Benzema and Varane with France, Courtois and Hazard with Belgium, Modric with Croatia, Kroos with Germany, Bale with Wales and Alaba with Austria. A fact that has a positive reading in terms of prestige for the white club, but also a negative aspect. And it is that the incorporation of all of them to the preseason del Madrid, which will start on July 5 without the presence of the players who are still in the continental tournament.

Four ‘MVP’s’

Four of the eight white players have been chosen as MVP’s in matches played by their national teams: Benzema (Portugal-France), Modric (Croatia-Czech Republic), Bale (Turkey-Wales) and Praise (Austria-Macedonia). A fact that speaks of the importance that all of them have in their respective national teams, and that endorses their status as great international stars.

Benzema, the goal man

Euro 2020 ratifies Karim Benzema as the true man-goal of Real Madrid .. With the two goals scored in front of Portugal, leads the table of white scorers, as he has been doing at club level in the last three seasons. Joined Karim in this club Luka Modric, with a splendid (and decisive) goal against Scotland, a tremendous outside hit that is already among the best targets of the tournament.

Six assists

Also in the chapter on assists the white players have shone. Praise Y Bale have distributed two per head, only one less than Hoijberg Y Zuber, best passers of the tournament (three). Hazard Y Modric, with a decisive head pass, they raise white production to half a dozen assists.