Category: Analysis
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Analysis: How Valverde’s role has changed since Bellingham’s arrival
Over the years, Real Madrid have made some sensational signings in the midfield. These players are usually the standout performers in their countries and the Los Blancos sign them at a young age. One such player who has given decent performances at the top level is Federico Valverde. He is a fan favourite at the…
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In-demand Spaniard: Why Real Madrid could sign Juanlu in the summer
Real Madrid have been the giants in Spanish football over the years. They sign some of the young top talents in world football. The Spanish giants are pretty selective in choosing players for their team. Jude Bellingham was signed in the summer and he has turned out to be a sensation. The Spanish giants have…
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How La Fabrica graduate’s return has fixed Ancelotti issue
Ever since Marcelo started getting older and more injury-prone, Real Madrid have had left-back issues. Ferland Mendy was signed as his replacement, but he has also struggled with injuries and spent time on the sidelines. This season, the manager decided to end all this and brought in a former Real Madrid graduate. Fran Garcia joined…
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Analysis: The Spanish replacement for the club’s most decorated striker
Karim Benzema, one of the most decorated strikers in Real Madrid history, left the club to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad in the summer of 2023. This move came as a surprise to many, as Benzema was a regular goal scorer for Ancelotti’s men in 2022–23 and could have achieved more with the Los…
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The tactical changes made by Ancelotti that means he does not need a 9
Real Madrid maintained their 100% record in LaLiga 2023–24 after a narrow 1-0 win against Celta Vigo in their third match of the season. Carlo Ancelotti and his men are on a great run in the league. He has a side filled with some of the best young talents in the world. The Italian manager…
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Should Real Madrid have spent money in January?
Should Real Madrid have spent money in January? With Real Madrid well off the pace in La Liga title race at the time of writing, the easy answer to the question posed is ‘yes’. But the reality is that the club cannot afford to throw money around anymore, and want to bide their time…
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Celtic match stats and viz: Positional attacks, xG map, passes to final third and more
Real Madrid finished at the top of Group F after a dominating 5-1 victory over Celtic in the UEFA Champions League. A total of three penalties were awarded in the first half, and two went in favour of Real Madrid. Real Madrid converted their penalties and ended the first half with a two-goal lead. Real…
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Girona match stats and viz: Shot map, defensive duels, passes to final third and more
Real Madrid dropped points for the second time this season after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Girona in LaLiga. It took the home team 70 minutes to score the opening goal. Vinicius Junior gave Real Madrid the lead, and Christian Stuani cancelled three points in the 80th minute after scoring a penalty. Toni Kroos received…
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RB Leipzig match stats and viz: xG map, passes to final third, defensive duels and more
Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the season after going down 3-2 against RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League. The home team took a two-goal advantage in the opening 20 minutes of the match. Vinicius Junior scored a goal, and RB Leipzig went into the second half with a one-goal lead. Timo Werner…
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Sevilla match stats and viz: xG map, passes to final third, positional attacks and more
Real Madrid extended their winning run to four matches and earned a comfortable 3-1 victory over Sevilla in LaLiga. Luka Modric opened the scoring in the fifth minute, and his team held on to a one-goal lead in the first half. Erik Lamela scored an equaliser within the first ten minutes of the second half.…