Category: Real Madrid
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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!…
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PSG vs Real Madrid Preview: Shot map, shots on target and more – what do the stats say?
The UEFA Champions League returns for the first time in 2022 on Tuesday night when Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid lock horns, with both teams looking to secure an advantage in the first leg of their last-16 tie. The home side finished second in Group A to secure their spot in the first knockout round, while 13-time…
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Under the microscope: How Real Madrid could be lining up for their clash against PSG?
Real Madrid will travel to the Parc des Princes to take on PSG in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16. The Los Blancos have had a slow start to 2022. They lost to Getafe, then to Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey. And this weekend, Real dropped more points, drawing…
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Under the microscope: Can Fede Valverde become a midfield commander for Real Madrid in the future?
Federico Valverde has proven himself to be one of the best young talents in the world this season. He has surely impressed everyone with his world-class play for Real Madrid. He has played 25 games in total this season for Real Madrid, and he plays his heart out every game, that’s what fans love about…
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Under the microscope: Real Madrid in ‘Kroos’ control this season
Real Madrid have one of the finest midfield trios ever seen. Together, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, and Casemiro won the Champions League thrice in a row and have complemented each other so perfectly. As football has adapted, so have these three men, as they remain among the best midfielders in the world. Kroos has scored…
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Transfer Talk: Three dream centre-backs Los Blancos should target in January
In recent months, Real Madrid have relied heavily on the unstoppable combo of David Alaba and Eder Militao, but they still require another central defender to give a tough fight in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League. Apart from the two starters, Los Blancos only have Nacho Fernandez and Jesus Vallejo in the…