Real Madrid won their 14th UEFA Champions League crown after defeating Liverpool 1-0 in Paris on Saturday 28 May 2022. Vinicius Junior netted the only goal of the game, but it was Thibaut Courtois’s heroics between the sticks that saw Los Blancos win the game.
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;
What was Liverpool’s xG? How many progressive passes did Real Madrid complete?
To navigate the stats gallery, simply click on the numbers to move through the pages.
At the end of the gallery, you’ll be able to download the full PDF stats report.
Liverpool opted for the 4-3-3 formation with a midfield trio of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara.
The average positions indicate that Liverpool spent most of the time in Real Madrid’s half.
Like Liverpool, Real Madrid too lined up in a 4-3-3 formation with a back four of Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba and Ferland Mendy.
Real Madrid were pushed deep into their half by the Liverpool players, as shown by the average positions.
Liverpool made 108 recoveries in this game. Real Madrid completed 37 progressive passes.
Despite having an xG of 2.17, Liverpool could not get past Thibaut Courtois as the keeper made nine saves to keep a clean sheet in the final.
All of Liverpool’s shots on target in this match were saved by Courtois.
Real Madrid had only one shot on target all game, but it was enough as Vinicius Junior scored the winning goal.
Liverpool had the much higher xG in this game, but Courtois’ performance between the sticks meant that Los Blancos won the match.
Fabinho attempted the most passes for Liverpool.
Toni Kroos received the most passes for Real Madrid.
Liverpool completed seven crosses in this game.
Real Madrid completed only one cross in this match, but it was the assist by Federico Valverde to Vinicius Junior that helped score the winning goal.
Trent Alexander-Arnold generated the most xT from passes for Liverpool.
Sadio Mane produced the most xT from dribbles for the Reds.
Federico Valverde created the most threat from passes for Real Madrid.
Valverde also generated the most threat from dribbles for Los Blancos.
Liverpool attempted defensive duels all over the pitch in this game.
The Reds won 10 aerial duels as a team.
Andrew Robertson won four loose ball duels for Liverpool.
Real Madrid attempted the majority of their defensive duels in their third.
Casemiro won five aerial duels for Los Blancos.
As a team, Real Madrid recovered 11 loose balls in this match.
Andrew Robertson generated the most set-piece threat for Liverpool with his three corners.
Thibaut Courtois created the most xT from set-pieces for Real Madrid.
If you want to download this stats report in a PDF, you can do so here: Liverpool vs Real Madrid Post Match Report