Chelsea transfer news: Maurizio Sarri has been linked with Isco
When asked about Real’s overall performance he added: "We have done very well, we have come out very concentrated and intense.
“We have controlled the game and we have always looked for the goal.
“The performances of the players have been excellent.
“The opponent was very tough, he made things complicated for us, but we knew how to control them perfectly.”
Chelsea transfer news: Real Madrid ace Isco has been linked with the Blues (Image: GETTY)
Isco was an important player during Zinedine Zidane’s time in the Real hot seat.
However, he has been slipping further down the pecking order.
Rumours have been rife that the playmaker and Solari are barely on speaking terms.
Amid the reported turmoil, Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester City are keen.
Spanish daily OK Diario have suggested that Isco won’t be allowed to leave on the cheap though.
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Chelsea transfer news: Maurizio Sarri has been linked with Isco (Image: GETTY)
Real - somewhat optimistically - have told potential suitors that they must pay his £620m release clause.
It appears highly unlikely that any club would stump up even a quarter of the mammoth asking price.
Florentino Perez, however, has now made it clear that any negotiations with cash rich City and Chelsea will be tough.
Spanish journalist Eduardo Inda reckons a move to England is a distinct possibility.
Chelsea transfer news: Santiago Solari has clashed with Isco (Image: GETTY)
He said: "They [Real Madrid] consider that Isco is not involved in the group, that he is doing his thing, that he is having problems with his weight… so he is thinking of going to the Premier League.