We’re just under a month away from the start of the 2018 World Cup, and the world is eagerly waiting. As the domestic season comes to a close, the best players in the world are now setting their eyes on Russia. Next in our club-WC series is Real Madrid. As a team that’s won the UEFA Champions League two times in a row, it’s no surprise that Los Blancos will have a host of players representing them at the 2018 World Cup.
Here are 5 Real Madrid players to watch out for in the World Cup.
2Raphael Varane
It’s not an opinion that Raphael Varane will be France’s backbone in Russia, it’s a guarantee. With Laurent Koscielny out injured, the majority of defensive responsibility will be heaped onto the shoulders of the Real Madrid defender.
The 25-year-old is notoriously known for his speed, physicality, agility and exceptional 1v1 defending. In a French team that’s heavily reliant on its attackers, it’s guaranteed that Varane will be called into action many a time to save his team against counter attacks.
