I do get why he palayed benz, he is a great striker he just would not get his form back.

Because Zidane has a very clear preference for his country men. Varane over Pepe has also been very questionable to say the least.

its worked though, European double is nothing to sneer about

It worked, but playing with Benzema upfront was like playing with 10 men for much of the season.

should have notified Mourinho and swapped him for Rooney

who?

So, our first Liga game will be away against Deportivo. Riazor is usually a tough stadium for us, but in recent years we've managed to get good results... hope the new trend continues so we can start off with a victory

The first Clásico will be on 20/12, in a home game just 4 days after the CWC final in UAE ffs. The second clásico will be on 5/5... that's game week 36, so it could very well be a title decider... or a meaningless one with neither of the teams fighting for something, but maybe with one of the teams having to do the applaud the other one in the "walk of honor" if they've been crowned champions... drama ensured either way ^^

El derbi will be on 19/11 and 8/4.

Really hope we're champions, or at least in a very favourable position, by then, because our final stretch is very dangerous. Our last 8 games are Atlético (H), Málaga (A), Athletic (H), Sevilla (A), Leganés (H), Barça (A), Celta (H), Villarreal (A).

So, Danilo has also left us.

Well, he was very inconsistent for us, he had some pretty solid games but also some really atrocious performances (especially in Bernabéu, where I think the pressure got to him). 30M€ for him is a great deal, but now we need a good replacement.

Hopefully we'll sign someone experienced, because with Vallejo, Llorente, Theo and Ceballos as our signings this year, I think it's better to not take further risks with youngsters this season (maybe Mbappé could be an exception since he's already prove in top level football).

How do you think he'll do if played in midfield?