article_snippet: We will never forget the zig-zag in extra-time in Lisbon.
article_snippet: Last season Luka Modric and Di Maria protected Real full backs Marcelo and Dani Carvajal leaving Bale and Ronaldo to concentrate on the business of terrorising opposition defences.
article_snippet: This year with the Argentine sold and Luka Modric injured Luka Modric and Di Maria are, by Luka Modric and Di Maria own standards, struggling with Ronaldo and particularly Bale, criticised for not working back in defence.
article_snippet: The former Real midfielder starred for Argentina in a 4-2 win against Germany in September .
article_snippet: The former Real midfielder played 52 of Real Madrid’s 60 games last season and then played a big part in Argentina World Cup campaign.
highlights_snippet: Argentina international has struggled for form in recent months .
  