It is natural for the fans to often expect players to show the same level of commitment and passion that they themselves feel for their club. Supporters invest their emotions into the team and, at

The opposition’s tactical execution and reaction can also be a stumbling block, even if the idea fits the situation. That was the case in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie — when Federico Valverde almost entirely nullified Atleti’s plan down the left.

Defender Raul Asencio and Eduardo Camavinga dropped out of the starting lineups for Saturday's 2-1 away defeat to Real Betis in La Liga. Asencio was left out of the matchday squad, while Camavinga was introduced as a substitute in the 59th minute at the Estadio Benito Villamarin.