Lucas Silva has taken a giant leap towards establishing himself as an important figure in Carlo Ancelotti's plans for the business end of the season. The Real Madrid manager gave his new signing a shot in the Champions League, which is no small fry, and the Brazilian didn't disappoint. He produced a composed, professional performance, hardly putting a foot wrong and coming out on top in the inevitable comparisons with Asier Illarramendi. So much so that the ex-Cruzeiro schemer may well have sewn up his place until Luka Modric returns.
