Rodriguez surprised by quality of Isco

The close-season arrival of Colombia star Rodriguez at the Santiago Bernabeu was expected to push Isco further down Carlo Ancelotti's attacking pecking order.

However, the former Malaga playmaker has been in superb form for Real recently after coming in for the injured Gareth Bale, earning widespread plaudits for excellent displays in Real's wins over Liverpool and Barcelona in the last week.

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