Who will step into Cristiano Ronaldo’s shoes at Real Madrid?

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Real Madrid are looking for a new icon following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus.

New coach Julen Lopetegui has stressed the need for a top team spirit but there will be no shortage of stars jostling for the vacancy.

Here, Press Association Sport casts its eye over five of the most likely candidates to replace the irreplaceable Portuguese playmaker.

Marco Asensio

Marco Asensio
Marco Asensio must find greater consistency (Nick Potts/PA)

Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale aims to build on his heroic final exploits (Nick Potts/PA)

Isco

Isco
Isco, right, will be given his shot by Real’s new boss (Peter Byrne/PA)

Lucas Vazquez

Lucas Vazquez
Lucas Vazquez needs to find the net (Adam Davy/PA)

Vinicius Junior

Vinicius Junior
Vinicius Junior could be Real’s next superstar (Nick Wass/AP)

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