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Isco Shining Once Again for Real Madrid Under Zinedine Zidane

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MADRID (AP) Francisco “Isco” Alarcón and Real Madrid are back on good terms.

After enduring one of his worst seasons in Madrid, Isco again has become an important piece in coach Zinedine Zidane’s team.

Isco has started in two consecutive matches for the first time this season, playing well and showing the type of confidence he used to have when he helped Madrid win its recent Champions League titles.

“We never lost sight of Isco,” Zidane said after Madrid’s 2-1 win over Alavés in the Spanish league on Saturday. “He is an important player, he has always shown that.