Category: Analysis
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UCL: Chelsea vs Real Madrid Preview – Attacking actions, xG and more – what do the stats say?
Chelsea are set to play Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday in the first leg of the quarter-final of the UEFA Champions League. Thomas Tuchel’s side made it past Ligue 1 champions Lille 4-1 on aggregate to book their spot in the quarters, while Carlo Ancelotti’s men produced a phenomenal comeback against Paris Saint-Germain. The two…
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Under the microscope: Should Carlo Ancelotti use a four-man midfield more often?
Carlo Ancelotti experimented with a four-man midfield for a couple of games in the LaLiga this season due to injuries to their players upfront. Real Madrid is a team that does not like changes, especially the formational and tactical ones. Everyone is used to watching the trio of Casemiro, Toni Kroos, and Luka Modric. But with…
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Under the microscope: Valverde & Camavinga – The future of Real Madrid’s midfield
Real Madrid assembled one of the greatest midfields of all time for the last seven to eight years. Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, and Casemiro have been three of the best players in their respective roles, winning three consecutive Champions Leagues while perfectly complementing their roles and assisting so many other players in the squad. They…
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Under the microscope: Are Real Madrid overly reliant on Karim Benzema for goals?
Over recent seasons, Real Madrid have become far too reliant on Karim Benzema for goals, and the other forward players at the club haven’t been contributing enough to the cause. Real Madrid’s 0-4 defeat to Barcelona in the El Clasico on Sunday demonstrated that without Karim Benzema, Los Blancos are in desperate need of revitalizing their attack. Carlo…
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Under the microscope: How Vinicius Junior’s form has helped Real Madrid this season
Vinicius Jr. has been a revelation for Real Madrid in the 2021/22 season, producing world-class displays and match-winning moments. After three promising seasons of dribbling and effort, Vini has put his finishing woes behind him and has been one of the most impressive attacking players in European football over the first couple of months of…
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Under the microscope: Luka Modric’s longevity helping Real Madrid pass their Champions League test
Real Madrid completed a huge comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League Round-of-16 clash. Real Madrid were down 0-2 on aggregate at the end of the first half of the second leg, but a Karim Benzema hat-trick in the second half helped Madrid knock PSG out of the tournament. Apart from Benzema, it…
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UCL Stats Gallery: xT creation zones, xG and more from Real Madrid vs PSG
Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals thanks to a Karim Benzema hat-trick in the second half, as they came back from a 0-2 deficit on aggregate to win 3-2 and knock Paris Saint-Germain out of the UEFA Champions League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including; * shot…
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Real Madrid vs PSG Preview: Shots, xT timeline and more – what do the stats say?
Real Madrid host Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night, looking to overcome a 0-1 deficit from the first leg at the Parc des Princes. A Kylian Mbappe strike in the dying moments was all that stood between the two sides in Paris. Los…
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Under the microscope: Can Noussair Mazraoui be Real Madrid’s long-term solution for their right-back woes?
Real Madrid could be in the market for a new right-back in the summer 2022 transfer window. Although they have one of the best right-backs in the world in Dani Carvajal, recurring injuries this year have made the Spanish international difficult to rely on. Given their backup option is a right-winger in Lucas Vazquez, Madrid…
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UCL Stats Gallery: Passing zones, PPDA and more from PSG vs Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe broke Real Madrid hearts as he scored a late winner for PSG in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League. 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!…