Garcia is now one of the favourites for the Golden Boot, and his emergence could have major consequences for the rest of Real ...

Tchouameni’s role keeps expanding, Fran Garcia finds form at the perfect time, and Xabi Alonso maintains Real Madrid’s ethos as a tactical chameleon.

If De Paul — or, in a less likely scenario, Conor Gallagher — leaves, Atlético will resume its pursuit of Valencia midfielder ...