Category: Real Madrid
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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…
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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…