Real Madrid maintained their perfect LaLiga record with a 2-1 victory over city rivals Atletico Madrid. Rodrygo and Federico Valverde scored a goal each in the first half to give their side a 2-0 lead. Mario Hermoso scored a consolation goal in the 81st minute and was sent off towards the end of the match.
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 try to answer some questions for you with the visuals;
How many recoveries were made in the final third by Atletico Madrid? Which Real Madrid player won the highest number of aerial duels?
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Atletico Madrid started the match in a 3-5-2 formation. Antoine Griezmann returned to the starting 11 for the home team.
Real Madrid played the match in their preferred 4-3-3 formation. Rodrygo once again led the line in the absence of Karim Benzema. Carlo Ancelotti went with the experience of Kroos and Modric in the midfield.
Atletico Madrid ended the match with a possession rate of 52.24%. They started the match at a low rate but kept hold of the ball after conceding the two goals.
Real Madrid had a possession rate of 47.76%. They were unable to keep much hold of the ball and allowed Atletico Madrid to make forward moves.
The home team created 33 positional attacks and attempted six shots from these attacks. Most of the attacks came from the right, but Atletico Madrid failed to attempt a shot from these attacks.
Real Madrid only created nine positional attacks and had two shot attempts from these attacks. Most of the attacks came from the centre.
Atletico Madrid attempted 12 shots and four were on target. The first shot of the game was attempted by Felipe in the sixth minute of the match.
Real Madrid attempted six shots and two were on target. Vinicius Junior attempted a shot just before the second goal was scored. The shot hit the post and was deflected towards Valverde.
The home team ended with an xG rate of 1.36. They attempted five shots from inside the penalty box and two were on target.
The visitors ended with an xG rate of 1.14. They attempted three shots from inside the penalty box, and two of them found the back of the net.
Atletico Madrid had to play a high attacking line after going two goals down. Koke and Kondogbia played in the heart of the midfield and allowed other players to make forward runs. Atletico players attempted 554 passes with a high accuracy rate of 90.07%.
Real Madrid’s players played deep inside their own half. Only the average position of Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior was inside the opposition half. The visitors attempted 483 passes with an 89.86% passing accuracy rate.
The home team attempted 47 passes to the final third and had a 76.6% accuracy rate. Antonie Griezmann made a few runs from the centre and was often found by Koke and Rodrigo de Paul.
Real Madrid players attempted 38 passes to the final third, with a 78.95% accuracy rate. Vinicius Junior found spaces in the dangerous areas and was often found by his teammates.
Both teams contested 156 duels, and Atletico won 79. They won 28 defensive duels, and most of the wins came on the right side. Marcos Llorente contested eight duels and won five.
Real Madrid players won 75 duels in the match. They won 26 defensive duels, and most of the wins came on the left side. Vinicius Junior won five duels for his side.
The home team won seven aerial duels. They failed to win seven duels inside the opposition penalty box.
The visitors won ten aerial duels. Federico Valverde won three aerial duels for his side.
Atletico Madrid won 29 of their offensive duels. Rodrigo de Paul was behind ten duels and he won six.
Real Madrid players won 26 offensive duels. Vinicius Junior contested 16 duels and won six.
The home team made 25 interceptions in the match. They made 11 interceptions in the middle third and six in the final third.
Real Madrid players made most of the interceptions in the defensive third. Daniel Carvajal made 11 interceptions.
The home team made 25 recoveries in the defensive third, 34 in the middle third, and 18 in the final third. Most of the recoveries were made on the left side.
The visitors made 35 recoveries in the defensive third, 28 in the middle third, and seven in the final third. Dani Carvajal made the most recoveries for his team.
Real Madrid went with a gameplan and scored two goals in the space of 16 minutes to take the three points away from their rivals. They kept their winning streak going this season and will look to win another LaLiga title.
Visuals via Wyscout