Real Madrid to beat Sporting Lisbon

Real Madrid, however, lead the way with eight nominations, including Cristiano Ronaldo who was named for a record 13th time.

Real Madrid have won their last 3 matches against Sporting in all competitions. While the Portuguese side haven’t played as well since then, they’ve still shown that they’re a team that you have to take seriously, and they’re not going to go down without a fight in this match, especially not at home.

Zidane was impressed by the 31-year-old’s performance and believes his fitness plays a big role when it comes to his prolific goalscoring.

“Winning against Atletico means nothing for tomorrow, we have to start well and if we do that we can get something here”, he told a pre-match media conference. “Today he is more an athlete, as he has changed, remodelling his body to meet the demands”.

They not have played that kind of consistent football, which they are known for.

Cristiano Ronaldo faces former club Sporting Lisbon with Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Zinedine Zidane has not lost a match since April and his side need to win if they want to top the group.

The back five consisting of Rui Patricio (goalkeeper), João Pereira (right-back), Sebastián Coates (centre-back), Rúben Semedo (centre-back) and Marvin Zeegelaar (left-back) will have the daunting task of preventing the Spanish giants from finding the back of the net on Tuesday.

However, following the success of the system deployed against Atleti, it is arguable that is not always the way Real should be set up, even if all three are fit. He was a complete player. Nevertheless, Madrid’s strong bench has proved to be effective on these occasions with players like Mateo Kovacic, Nacho and Raphael Varane have filled in for their more experienced team mates. “Having talent is not enough to be a genius, you must put in the work”.

“Ronaldo’s free-kick is an example”. It is about your taste. They will be hoping to continue their good run and maintain their ideal record and in the process put behind the demons of the derby day.

Real Madrid is one step away from reaching the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League. “There is no doubt that this year Cristiano must win the Ballon d’Or“.