Isco and Casemiro, the knight and his faithful squire

Real Madrid are undisputed champions of Europe. The visible faces are Zidane, Ronaldo, Bale or Benzema, but other footballers continue to prove the difference despite not leading the attack.

If Madrid are the kings, Isco is the knight and Casemiro his squire. The pair have had a fantastic 2017 so far which looks to have no limits after tonight.

Isco's magic leads the team. He hides the ball, passes, dribbles, assists and also scores. The way he did against De Gea in Madrid's second goal.

Always having Isco's back, is Casemiro. If Isco is allowed to display his magic, it's because Casemiro is there. The Brazilian's great form continues and is arguably, along with Kante, the best holding midfielder in the world.

His ability to break down play and start from the back, added to his propensity to score crucial goals have come to light in 2017. Important goals in the Champions League final and the UEFA Super Cup.

Two talents who turn the spotlight away from the usual suspects. The cameras may point at Ronaldo, but Isco and Casemiro are at the helm of the team. The knight, and his faithful squire.