Published 13:25 IST, July 21st 2020
LaLiga team of the season 2019-20 ft Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, Karim Benzema and more
With the curtain having just come down on another exhilarating LaLiga campaign, here's a look at the LaLiga team of the season for 2019-20.
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With curtains having only just come down on 89th edition of LaLiga campaign, here's a look at some of best players from Spain's top division this season. As Real Mrid clinched ir 34th LaLiga title, LaLiga team of season is bound to feature several of Los Blancos stars. Zinedine Zidane's men finished five points clear of second-placed Barcelona after a topsy-turvy title race and won ir first league title since 2017.
LaLiga team of season 2019-20
Goalkeeper - Thibaut Courtois (Real Mrid)
Thibaut Courtois kept 18 clean sheets for Real Mrid this season and won Zamora Trophy as well. Belgian h highest save percent (79%) for any goalkeeper in league. Having conceded only 20 goals in 34 league appearances, Courtois makes up last line of defense for LaLiga team of season.
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Right-back - Jesus Navas (Sevilla)
Sevilla are reaping benefits of Pep Guardiola's experiment of playing Jesus Navas as a right-back towards end of his Man City career. Navas became a regular for Sevilla this term and helped club finish in fourth place on table. 34-year-old created 62 chances and tched up seven assists as well, more than any or defender in LaLiga.
Centre-back - Sergio Ramos (Real Mrid)
A key figure in heart of Real Mrid's defense, Sergio Ramos played a vital role in Los Blancos' title win this season. Commanding at back in his own half and a threat in opposition half, Sergio Ramos became a force to reckon this season. most prolific goalscoring defender in LaLiga scored 11 goals for Real Mrid with six of m coming from penalty spot.
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Center-back - Gerard Pique (Barcelona)
Despite Barcelona's poor run of form towards back end of season, Gerard Pique was imperious for Catalonian giants this term. It may come as a surprise that 33-year-old me more successful passes (2681) than any or defender in league. Pique also ranked second for aerials won (129), second for heed clearances (90) and fourth for possession won (220). or defender could match Pique's all-round excellence.
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Left-back - Pervis Estupinan (Osasuna)
Barcelona and Atletico Mrid have been monitoring services of Ecuorian in recent weeks and it's easy to understand why. Estupinan has a stellar campaign on loan with Osasuna, proving to be a nightmare for opposing teams on left flank. Estupinan racked up five assists and won back possession 275 times, more than any or defender.
Defensive midfielder - Casemeiro (Real Mrid)
Real Mrid's 'destroyer' is w widely regarded as best player in that defensive midfield role. Casemiro me most ball recoveries (294), interceptions (68), and successful tackles (60) than any or midfielder in LaLiga. Apart from doing dirty work, Casemiro chipped in with four assists and three goals.
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Central midfielder - Toni Kroos (Real Mrid)
Toni Kroos was a regular for Real Mrid this season with German raking up 31 appearances in LaLiga. midfield metrome was a mainstay for Zidane despite Frenchman opting to rotate his midfield. Although Kroos' numbers may t d up to best statistics in LaLiga, midfielder's performances and dictating play in centre of park kept Real Mrid ticking throughout campaign.
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Central midfielder - Saul Niguez (Atletico Mrid)
Once again this season, Saul Niguez was one of Diego Simeone's most reliable performers. Spanish star provided a real bite in midfield winning 59 tackles, only Casemiro won more. Saul also chipped in with six goals this season and Atleti will do well to keep him at club with a number of interested European suitors.
Right- winger - Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
A bitterly frustrating end to LaLiga season for Lionel Messi but neverless, Barcelona captain still h a stellar individual season. Messi won his fourth consecutive Pichici with 25 goals and topped assists charts with a record-breaking 21. Although Messi's stats weren't able to win Barcelona LaLiga title, y are more than eugh to earn him a spot in LaLiga team of season.
Left-winger - Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Socied)
Real Socied star enjoyed a superb season in LaLiga scoring 10 goals and providing 11 assists. Oyarzabal became only or player apart from Lionel Messi to register double figures for both, goals and assists. versatile attacker can also play anywhere along front line.
Striker - Karim Benzema (Real Mrid)
Karim Benzema was unstoppable for Real Mrid this season and stepped up to plate when Real Mrid suffered a few injury setbacks this season. Frenchman scored 21 goals and provided 8 assists.this season. When Real Mrid needed Benzema, 32-year-old mand to earn more points (16) with his goals than any or player in La Liga.
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13:25 IST, July 21st 2020