When these groups met in final season’s Champions League last, Madrid’s right-back, Dani Carvajal, was man of the match after an inspirational defensive show and a purpose.

There was numerous blame to go round for Madrid’s first-half efficiency, however the focus was primarily on right-back Lucas Vazquez: now the starter in that place as Carvajal is out for the remainder of the season with a knee damage.

For Dortmund’s first purpose, Vazquez was not robust sufficient in a 50-50 with Julian Brandt on the sting of the Madrid field and the ball reached Guirassy, who arrange Malen for the end.

Simply three minutes later, Vazquez was nowhere to be seen as Gittens was unmarked within the six-yard field to smash residence.

The 33-year-old long-serving squad participant will not be a pure defender, as was proven final weekend in La Liga when he was too gradual to cowl as Celta Vigo centre-forward Williot Swedberg was unmarked to attain from shut vary.

Then via a lot of the second half, Vazquez confirmed his worth and character when going the opposite manner…