Sizzling Isco looks for chance to lead Madrid to glory

The first opportunity of the match came for Sporting in the eighth minute when Moi Gomez picked out the head of Duje Cop from a wide position, but the striker’s downward effort was hacked clear by Nacho at the vital moment, before Vasquez headed a super Danilo cross over the crossbar down the other end.

Isco was one of nine changes Zidane made to his starting line-up with the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich tomorrow in mind. I want to stay here a long time and I can’t understand why people are so surprised that I want to play more.

The result puts the pressure back on Barcelona, who must beat Real Sociedad later on Saturday to avoid the gap at the summit being greater than three points when the Santiago Bernabeu hosts El Clasico next weekend.

The coach has the chance to make amends in the coming weeks, with Isco demonstrating he is willing and able to help Madrid fight for the league title and the Champions League.

And as the match started, the rumblings grew louder, with Real Madrid succumbing to an early goal from Sporting Gijon.

Isma Lopez fired just wide as Sporting looked to find a third goal, before Morata was flagged offside after firing in minutes later.

The matchwinner was Isco, who scored two fine goals in a sparkling performance in midfield.

Madrid was on the verge of a second consecutive draw when the Spain midfielder drilled a right-footed shot from just outside the area between goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar and his post.

This led to Tottenham fans on social media paying special attention to the display of the 20-time capped Spain worldwide at the weekend and many were impressed.

Vesga looped a header over Kiko Casilla to put the hosts back in front after halftime, but Alvaro Morata equalised with a headed goal of his own, before Isco’s late victor. They’ll likely give up their spot to Levante and Girona, as they’re first and second in Spain’s secondary soccer league. “I want to thank Real Madrid for the opportunity to build a wonderful at this club, and to my teammates as well”.

Isco’s long-range strike in the 90th minute won the game, but it was his remarkable footwork and curled finish for his first goal that really caught the eye. Atletico had two penalties saved, Salvatore Sirigu making two saves in two minutes.

“I know that I am at the best team in the world and I try to do my job with a lot of personality”. The win ended a terrible week which saw Barca lose 2-0 in Malaga and 3-0 away to Juventus, but even the three points couldn’t disguise the feeling of decline.