Isco lit up Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday as Spain put 3 past Italy, thanks to a brace from the Real Madrid man and a goal from Alvaro Morata.
Spain came into the match knowing that a win against Italy on Saturday would see them put one foot into the World Cup group stage. The fans who arrived at Santiago Bernabeu, though, were treated to a magical performance by one of their favourite sons – Isco.
The Spaniard took the Italians by the scruff of their neck and displayed football that seemed impossible to counter by the Azzurri. Isco finished the night with 2 goals in what was a match dominated by Real Madrid players – current and former.
Isco deservedly received plaudits on social media, with fans going crazy on a piece of football the Spaniard displayed – a nutmeg on Marco Verratti.
Isco vs. Italy
World class.pic.twitter.com/m546xMHhk4
— EiF (@EiF_Highlights) September 2, 2017
Isco is on ? tonight pic.twitter.com/tBQy5217jq
— B/R Football (@brfootball) September 2, 2017
ISCO ??????? pic.twitter.com/g52bBkTFhu
— Isco Bratislava (@cesc_isco) September 3, 2017
Isco’s casual nutmeg on Marco Verratti last night was like Real Madrid vs Barcelona in 2017 in one gif. pic.twitter.com/v8hGUmUMXR
— Adam Joseph (@AdamJosephSport) September 3, 2017
Andres Iniesta & Isco: when life imitates art ??? pic.twitter.com/FU6slmE2jk
— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) September 3, 2017
Isco bullying Verratti ??? pic.twitter.com/CayNscqySB
— Football Stuff (@FootbalIStuff) September 3, 2017
Isco: “Verratti? These are some actions that happen during the game. They can do it to me too.”pic.twitter.com/NY2XNArlr0
— RMadrid Edition (@RMadridEdition) September 2, 2017
Valdano: I always thought that Iniesta and Xavi coinciding in the same generation was a miracle but now we’re seeing Isco and Asensio. ? pic.twitter.com/PbJolMnmvK
— SB (@Realmadridplace) September 3, 2017
Verratti: Isco’s performance had a real impact on me, I suffered. Even Messi didn’t perform like this. [Sky Italy] pic.twitter.com/iYjBcq7jiN
— SB (@Realmadridplace) September 3, 2017
Isco… special goal, special player pic.twitter.com/7tKWKBsbfg
— Goal (@goal) September 2, 2017
If you want to know how beautiful the game of football can be played, just watch Isco’s performance vs Italy. Genius on the ball. Take a bow pic.twitter.com/xadJ0dz4kO
— RMadridHome (@RMadridHome_) September 2, 2017
Italy coach Ventura on Isco: “It was incredible to see him in the flesh. I wanted to jump up and applaud him, I love technique like that”
— Richard Martin (@Rich9908) September 2, 2017
Isco is unbelievable
— D R G (@22Demarai) September 2, 2017
THAT was impressive. Isco inspires Spain to a big win over Italy to take control of their #WCQ group. #ESPITA pic.twitter.com/6BP8FVd4ex
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) September 2, 2017
Isco the ?? magician ● He sent Verratti to smoke cigarettes and eat pizzas – Espana VS Italia (02/09/17) ● HD 720p pic.twitter.com/RC7xJELnCF
— Lino Treize (@LinoTreize) September 2, 2017
Isco is the definition for modern day playmaker! Better goalscorer, better dribbler and better passer. Such a joy to watch!
— ALI (@TheBeardedRaul) September 2, 2017
Don Isco Alarcon I de #España ♚ pic.twitter.com/trNx1JtXAC
— Guiafantasy (@guia_fantasy) September 2, 2017
This is an Isco masterclass. Absolute domination.
— JP (@Emperor_RM) September 2, 2017
Isco looking like one of the strongest candidates for best in the world if he keeps going like this. Among the best in 2017.
— Rafael Hernández (@RafaelH117) September 2, 2017