The trio of Karim Benzema, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are well into their thirties, but are still playing football at a high level.

The aforementioned players are still key for Real Madrid despite their age, and of course are also leaders on the pitch and in the dressing room.

Carlo Ancelotti still believes that Benzema, Modric and Kroos are offering Madrid a lot, even if physically they are past their peak.

According to Ancelotti, they may not have the physical energy like before, but what they lack in energy they have an abundance of it in experience.

“We have to evaluate the players not by their age but by what they do,” said the Real Madrid coach.

“You can think the three don’t have the physical profile or energy of the younger players, but what these three have in terms of game management is unique, you can’t buy it on any market in the world.

“This is born with experience – age takes something from you, but it gives you something back as well.”