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Even though the momentum was very much on their side and the points theirs to drop, Real Madrid managed to do exactly that.

After a great streak of three consecutive clean sheets in La Liga and what seemed like a clear shift in the tides, Los Blancos were finally looking like mounting a big comeback.

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But somehow, the Whites managed to follow up their disastrous Champions League opener at Parc des Princes, when they lost 3-0 to PSG, with a 2-2 draw with Club Brugge at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

It's not really a sight many are used to but after two games played, Zinedine Zidane's troops sit bottom of the group with just a point under their belts.

And sure, the Galacticos came back from two goals down to secure that point, which might prove vital in the future, but getting yourself in such a situation in the first place is exactly where the problem lies.

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Zidane surely doesn't have too many positives to take away from that match but if he had to highlight one thing, then it should definitely be Toni Kroos.

Seeing their German general dictate the tempo of the games and control all proceedings on the pitch is nothing particularly new - in fact, we've already highlighted two majestic performances from him since the start of the new campaign - but in a season that has been nothing if not a bit underwhelming, Kroos has been perhaps the only shining light.

Against Brugge, the 29-year-old star registered an assist for his trouble but seeing how he managed a total of eight key passes, that figure should have been even higher. He also recorded 92.9% passing accuracy and had three shots on goal throughout the game.

It's safe to say that he was carrying Los Blancos once again and the numbers really prove it.

But his defensive contribution should also not be disregarded as Kroos registered three tackles and one interception, pulling his weight on the night and then some.

The problem is, however, that he is often the only one dropping masterclasses left, right and centre and until the whole team starts doing the same, Real might continue to struggle.

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