Marc Cucurella

If you need a defender who actually plays full matches, Cucurella is as dependable as it gets; he is a STARTER for Real Madrid, averaging 96 minutes per match and logging five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. His 0.40 assists per match over the last five fixtures gives him upside that separates him from typical defenders, and Real Madrid's team form index of 80.00 plus a Sorare Edge projection of 80.7 with medium confidence points to a high ceiling. Expect a steady floor from those heavy minutes and a reasonable chance of bonus attacking returns when he starts in the Starting XI against RCD Espanyol de Barcelona away.