Category: Analysis
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Transfer Talk: Aurélien Tchouaméni – Is the Frenchman the long-term heir to Casemiro?
For a long time, Real Madrid have relied on their highly successful midfield trio of Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Casemiro. However, they are not getting any younger, as all of them are aged 30 or above (Modric is 36 and Kroos is 32). So, the time has come for Los Blancos to look to…
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Liverpool vs Real Madrid Preview: xG, successful dribbles and more – what do the stats say?
On Saturday, May 28th 2022, Liverpool will face Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final, which will be the biggest club match of the season. The 67th European Cup/Champions League final will take place at the Stade de France in Paris, which will host its first UCL final since 2006. In the semi-finals, Liverpool…
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Under the microscope: Antonio Rüdiger – How will the German improve Real Madrid’s defence?
Having missed out on Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid’s summer plans for strengthening their attack have taken a big blow. But that may not be the case for their backline. Antonio Rüdiger is set to leave Chelsea this summer after he decided not to renew his contract. The Real Madrid club president, Florentino Perez, will look for…
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Under the microscope: Kylian Mbappe – How will the Frenchman fit in at Real Madrid?
Barring a miracle, Kylian Mbappe is all set to join Real Madrid this summer on a free transfer. The team will most likely announce it after the Champions League final on 28th May. Not since Cristiano Ronaldo’s signing will there be a bigger statement signing, not just for Los Blancos, but across the football world.…
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UCL Stats Gallery: xG, loose ball duels, shot maps and more from Real Madrid vs Manchester City
Real Madrid won a dramatic game 3-1 against Manchester City in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League thanks to a brace from Rodrygo Goes in stoppage time and a Karim Benzema penalty in extra time. With a 6-5 win on aggregate, Los Blancos have booked their place in the Champions League Final and…
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Real Madrid vs Manchester City Preview: xGA, xT creation zones and more – what do the stats say?
Real Madrid welcome Manchester City to the Santiago Bernabeu stadium for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final. In the first leg, Los Blancos lost at the Etihad Stadium by a thrilling three goals to four. They will hope to overturn the deficit to reach their fifth Champions League final since the 2013-14…
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Manchester City vs Real Madrid Preview: Match tempo, xG and more – what do the stats say?
Premier League leaders Manchester City are all set to take on LaLiga leaders Real Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night. Manchester City are currently at the top of the Premier League standings and have thrived under Pep Guardiola this season. The Cityzens thrashed Watford 5-1 in their…
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Transfer Talk: Can Serge Gnabry be the ‘right’ winger for Real Madrid?
Serge Gnabry has grown into one of the most versatile players at his position since joining Bayern Munich in 2017. He has recently been linked with a move to Real Madrid as contract negotiations with Bayern Munich have stalled. Gnabry has developed into a fine player at Bayern Munich. In this period, the former Arsenal…
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UCL Stats Gallery: Passing zones, loose ball duels and more from Real Madrid vs Chelsea
Real Madrid booked their place in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League after beating Chelsea 5-4 on aggregate. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average positions and much more! We also…
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Real Madrid vs Chelsea Preview: Shot maps, goals per 90 and more – what do the stats say?
On Tuesday, Real Madrid will host Chelsea in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The Los Blancos won the first leg of the contest 3-1 at Stamford Bridge last week, thanks to a hat-trick from Karim Benzema. Kai Havertz scored a consolation goal for the defending…