For a fixture that is well poised and in perfect balance, Real will go head to head with Atletico in order to sort out the question not only about the dominance in City, but also across Europe. While the White half of Madrid completely outwits the other half in terms of money, trophies, and quality, Atletico have passion in them. Thus, when quality will go head to head with passion, there is a certain chance of a brute of a fixture.
Here are 5 stats that you need to know ahead of the Madrid derby: –
1. Real Madrid haven’t beaten Atletico Madrid in last 7 attempts in all competitions
While you can point towards the fact that all these fixture took place this season, there will still be a mental barrier to cross if Real Madrid are to keep their hopes of a successive Champions League final alive. And with the last win for Real Madrid against their neighbors also taking place in Champions League, the Whites would be hoping to repeat the history.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 14 goals in 21 meetings with Atletico Madrid in all competitions
While this figure might looks brilliant, there is a hidden truth lying in it. Out of the 14 goals that he has notched against Atletico Madrid, 3 came in his first ever Madrid derby. And while this might not raise the eyebrows, Ronaldo has managed just 2 in the last 7 appearances against the reigning Spanish Champions. Thus, with Bale, Benzema and Marcelo all ruled out, the Portuguese International will have to shrug his recent record off if he wants to guide his team to yet another Champions League title.
3. Both Madrid derbies in Champions League have ended in a stalemate at full time
In the long history of both Madrid clubs, these two sides have met just twice in Champions League before. And looking at the defensive mentality of Diego Simeone’s men, both of these fixtures ended as stalemates at the end of normal time. So, with the quality on the field and on bench stacking odds against Atletico, Real would have to be wary of this ‘’stalemating’’ aspect of the game.
4. Real Madrid have scored the most number of headed goals this season in Champions League
While this is a stat that seems oblivious otherwise, there should be little distraught knowing the fact that Real Madrid have, at their helm, a player who made Evra look like a midget in the air last season. Thus, with Cristiano Ronaldo at the helm, headers seems business as usual for the LOS BLANCOS.
5.Iker Casillas has conceded 6 goals this season – – – his best ever record in a Champions League season at this stage!
While this might seem extra-ordinary for a player that has played so many seasons in the Europe’s elite competition, this stat shows that Casillas still has what it takes to succeed at the highest level of football. However, worrying for Real Madrid is the fact that 5 out of those 6 goals have come at the Santiago Bernabeu. Thus, call it as a result of a home pressure that Casillas hasn’t been at his best at home soil this season.
Real Madrid Vs Atletico Madrid: 5 stats you need to know ahead of the Madrid derby
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