Real Madrid — Best pictures!

As Real Madrid came out in force to rout FC Zurich 5:2 in their first group stage game in the Champions League last Tuesday, young Argentine up and coming star Gonzalo Higuain (pictured) held his ground among the star-studded midfield of the Merengues.

Real Madrid megastar Cristiano Ronaldo (pictured) seemed to shrug off the relative lack of form he had displayed since joining the Spanish giants as he helped them trash modest FC Zurich 5:2 in their Champions League group stage opener last Tuesday.

After the first group stage game of the new Champions League’s season, Real Madrid’s new recruit Xabi Alonso (pictured) has surged up the FTBL ranking of La Liga midfielders to capture the 2nd spot, behind only Barcelona’s Xabi (187.92 points).

As Real Madrid travel to FC Zurich for their first Champions League group stage game this coming Tuesday, new recruit Xabi Alonso could use the opportunity to boost his FTBL rating, which at the moment stands at 142.97 points.

Valencia’s David Silva (pictured left) scored one as his side crushed Real Valladolid 4:2 before their home crowd on Sunday to continue a rise in the FTBL ranking of La Liga midfielders that has brought him within a few rating points of the dominant figures