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Top 5 Reasons Why Real Madrid Are the Best Team In the World Right Now

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5 Reasons Why Real Madrid Are the Best Team In the World Right Now

Real Madrid v Atletico de Madrid - UEFA Champions League Final
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Real Madrid won their 17th straight game against UD Cornella and are considered by many as the best team in soccer. The Spanish giants have dominated all competition and sit atop of La Liga. Here are five reasons why Real Madrid are the best team in the world and why they will be the first team in history to repeat as UEFA Champions League winners.

5. Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid v Atletico de Madrid - UEFA Champions League Final
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5. Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid v Atletico de Madrid - UEFA Champions League Final
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Ronaldo is the best player in the world at the moment. The Portuguese international has 26 goals and nine assists in 20 appearances in all competitions for Real Madrid. With 26 goals, CR7 has scored more goals than 18 of the 20 teams in La Liga. It doesn't hurt having the best player in the world right now.

4. Team Cohesion

Real Madrid CF v Club Atletico Madrid - Copa del Rey
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4. Team Cohesion

Real Madrid CF v Club Atletico Madrid - Copa del Rey
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Although Real Madrid are known for their superstars, the team as a whole have come together quite nicely. Ronaldo has expressed that there is a real sense of unity within the locker room by stating that this Real Madrid team is his second family. When the Blancos step on to the field, they know what they want to achieve and what exactly they need to do as a team to achieve their goals.

3. Quick Penetrating Passes

Isco: Real Madrid v UD Cornella: Copa del Rey
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3. Quick Penetrating Passes

Isco: Real Madrid v UD Cornella: Copa del Rey
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Isco, James Rodriguez and Toni Kroos have controlled the midfield exceptionally. Real Madrid’s midfield trio has the uncanny ability to control possession and tempo. Combined with the speed of Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, Carlo Ancelotti’s side often penetrates with quick one-touch passes to create counter-attacking movements with a possession-based game.

2. Karim Benzema’s ability to rotate with the wingers

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema: Real Madrid CF v Rayo Vallecano de Madrid - La Liga
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2. Karim Benzema’s ability to rotate with the wingers

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema: Real Madrid CF v Rayo Vallecano de Madrid - La Liga
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The Frenchman’s ability to switch with Ronaldo and Bale is also one of his most important qualities. Benzema’s capacity to switch positions forces defenders to always be aware of the movements and switches created by the Madrid frontline. It also allows the Merengues to play a free flowing attack, where defenders have to chase the play.

1. Carlo Ancelotti's tactical brilliance

Carlo Ancelotti: Real Madrid Victory Parade After Winning UEFA Champions League Final
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1. Carlo Ancelotti's tactical brilliance

Carlo Ancelotti: Real Madrid Victory Parade After Winning UEFA Champions League Final
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Carlo Ancelotti is the main reason for Real Madrid standing at the pinnacle of soccer. Ancelotti has created a team environment where players can flourish and implemented a strategy to accommodate every star on his team. Without the Italian tactician, there would be no La Decima nor the tactical genius that allows Madrid to play all of their attacking stars, while sacrificing the defensive midfielder that has become a staple in the modern game.

Yoshiki Matsunaga is a soccer writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter yoshikimat, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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