ALBIOL: WE'RE EXISTING UNDER

Though he may not be one of Los Blancos greatest name players, there can be thin doubt that centre back Raul Albiol has been a lead figure in Real Madrid's bid for season's La Liga crown. Having lived swiftly to adapt at Bernabeu walking up his june 2009 switch from Valencia, only four of his fellow Merengue team members could played more league minutes by coach Manuel Pellegreni than the 24 years old, a regular in the Spanish national rules and a crew of La Roja team which triumphed at the UEFA EURO 2008.