Rodrygo

Real Madrid hosted Manchester City in a UEFA Champions League clash that renewed the rivalry between the two teams and delivered one of the most-watched encounters in the competition. The match ended with a 1-2 win for Man City, who climbed to fourth spot and are further confirming their qualification...

As Xabi Alonso embarks on his first full season in charge of Real Madrid, one question stands out above all others: How is he trying to get the best out of this immensely talented squad? For years, Los Blancos' success has relied heavily on individual brilliance rather than on a...

Xabi Alonso faces a tactical conundrum that strikes at the very heart of Real Madrid’s attacking identity: choosing between two world-class Brazilians who both thrive on the same flank. Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo have each built their reputations on dynamic, high-impact performances, yet their best football often comes when deployed...

Carlo Ancelotti's appointment as head coach of the Brazilian national team marks a pivotal moment in the Seleção Canarinho’s modern history. This data analysis report explores how one of Europe’s most decorated coaches might rebuild a side that has lost its identity in recent years. Once synonymous with flair and dominance...

Barcelona faced Real Madrid at the Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc, for the 35th fixture of La Liga. The match ended 4-3 for the Blaugrana. This was a roller-coaster of goals, especially during the first half. Barcelona's outstanding attacking performance was countered by Real Madrid’s efforts to equalise, but unfortunately, Kylian Mbappé’s...

It's a new era of the Galácticos for Real Madrid, with Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham making up their attack, and the coach with the most UEFA Champions League titles ever, Carlo Ancelotti, guiding them. Real Madrid had a rough start to the season offensively, with many...

On Matchday three of this season’s new-look UEFA Champions League, the Santiago Bernabéu hosted a tantalising rematch of last year’s finale, with Real Madrid taking on Borussia Dortmund. For a team so formidable on the European stage, Carlo Ancelotti’s superstars have emerged out of the blocks with relative caution, having...

Real Madrid have been no strangers to periods of transition over the past few years, with manager Carlo Ancelotti tactics reflecting on his side’s ability to display multiple footballing identities in order to continue their excellent footballing achievements. This was evident even as recently as the last campaign, with the...

Real Madrid began the new season against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 victory on a joyous night for their fans, marked by Kylian Mbappé scoring his first goal for Real Madrid. That happiness did not last long, as Real Madrid drew in two of their first...

Karim Benzema's exit was a quick one. With Saudi Arabia offering €120 million a year, they quickly sealed Benzema’s transfer to Al-Ittihad. The transfer sent shock waves through Madrid. At one point, there were rumours that little investment would be made in the transfer market. Now that Karim Benzema has...

Relationism is one of the hottest topics in the tactical world of football, and with Real Madrid’s constant success in the UEFA Champions League, it only becomes more relevant. In last season’s campaign, Los Blancos shocked the world time after time, making historic comebacks against PSG, Chelsea, and Man City....

Who Is Rodrygo? 2018 marked the third era of Real Madrid’s Los Galácticos project. After veteran Cristiano Ronaldo left the club to join Juventus, Madrid restarted their highly ambitious plan by signing future superstars alongside well-known box-office names. In the summer of 2018, Thibaut Courtois arrived from Chelsea, as well...

Entering mid-March, Real Sociedad were the hottest team in La Liga. Three months off the pitch haven’t benefitted La Real as they’ve secured just one point against Osasuna and Deportivo Alavés. Imanol Alguacil’s side has dropped out of the UEFA Champions League spot, and they are in a battle to...