The last time Gelson Martins took on Real Madrid, he left a lasting impression - so much so that Los Blancos have kept tabs on him ever since. Despite Sporting eventually losing 2-1 at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, the 21-year-old winger put in an impressive shift lasting 69 minutes in a display characterised by his speed and skill.Indeed, there was very little Marcelo could do to contain the starlet and was a constant thorn in the Brazilian defenders side. Real Madrid scouts have been seen attending Sporting matches and following the progress of the Portugal international, and initial reports suggest that Martins has the ability to become a world-class attacker. However, Zidane will face an uphill battle to lure the player to the Bernabeu with Manchester United also said to be interested.Sporting coach Jorge Jesus that his player, Gelson, will soon be at the level of Portuguese legend Luis Figo.A first-class performance at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in the reverse fixture between Real Madrid and Sporting showcased the youngster's talent, but Jesus isn't surprised in the slightest."Gelson will be a player at the level of Figo, I am sure he will," he said.
Given that Los Blancos now know what to expect from their Portuguese counterparts, Jesus believes that his players, including Gelson, will have to up their game. "Yes, but now Marcelo already knows him [Gelson]," he continued. "During the last game, he may have surprised Marcelo, but now the Brazilian will be waiting for him." With that in mind, might there be a likelihood that the hosts would swap things around? Not according to Jesus. "We're not going to change anything," he said. "Just because they have Champions League experience now. "No, it would be too big a risk."
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