Category: Real Madrid CF

Analysis

Real Madrid Formation & Team Analysis 2024/25: Adapting To A Midfield Without Toni Kroos

Real Madrid have been no strangers to periods of transition over the past few years, with manager Carlo Ancelotti tactics reflecting on…

October 7, 2024

La Liga

Martin Ødegaard Scouting Report At Real Sociedad – Tactical Analysis

Martin Ødegaard is currently going through a real Cinderella story.   Of course, he did immediately start as a ‘superstar in the…

October 2, 2024

Analysis

Why Real Madrid Can’t Defend Corners Well – Tactical Analysis

Real Madrid began the new season against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 victory on a joyous night for…

September 30, 2024

Carlo Ancelotti

Jude Bellingham Scouting Report – xG Data Analysis Of Expected Goals For Real Madrid

When Real Madrid sealed a reported £88 million deal for midfielder Jude Bellingham, the Galácticos were the envy of many. Regarded as…

September 30, 2024

Analysis

UEFA Champions League Final 2023/24: Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid – tactical preview

The stage is set for a thrilling UEFA Champions League Final as German side Borussia Dortmund faces off against Spanish giants Real…

September 23, 2024

Analysis

UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Strategy: The Path To Victory For Real Madrid And FC Bayern

On Tuesday evening, the Allianz Arena hosted a tantalising fixture between two European powerhouses, vying for a slim advantage on their journey…

August 31, 2024

Analysis

UEFA Champions League Final 2023/24 Tactical Analysis: Real Madrid Vs Dortmund

The 2023/24 UEFA Champions League has concluded with European giants Real Madrid adding a 15th trophy to their already jam-packed cabinet, increasing…

August 30, 2024

Fábio Carvalho

Fabio Carvalho: Fulham’s Teenage Starlet Targeted By Real Madrid

Fabio Carvalho has caught the attention of many Championship viewers early on into the season. After making a handful of Premier League…

August 11, 2024

Match Analysis

How Zinedine Zidane gave Real Madrid a 2016 flashback against Celta Vigo

Zinedine Zidane made his return to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, facing Celta Vigo just as he did in his last…

August 5, 2024

Head Coach Analysis

Julien Lopetegui Tactics At Real Madrid

Summer of 2018 is an end of an era at Los Blancos, and also a big change for them. It started with…

August 5, 2024

Champions League

Vinicius Junior 2021/22: How Real Madrid’s Brazilian is quickly becoming one of Europe’s best attackers – scout report

Vinicius Junior is a 21-year-old Brazilian winger who plays for Real Madrid but if you are reading this, I expect you know…

July 29, 2024

Analysis

Ivana Andrés at Real Madrid and Spain 2023/24 scout report: What makes her one of Europe’s best defenders?

Ivana Andrés has been one of the most impactful Spanish players on an international level with the Spanish team during the recent…

January 13, 2024

Analysis

Using xGold to identify Real Madrid’s David Alaba replacement – data analysis

When Real Madrid raised the Champions League trophy back in 2021/22, Éder Militão, David Alaba and the infamous white chair were at…

December 26, 2023

Analysis

Beyond Bellingham: How Ancelotti’s adjustments turned El Clásico in Real Madrid’s favour – tactical analysis

El Clásico never disappoints. An early goal from İlkay Gündoğan and a strong first-half performance from Barcelona gave the hosts and their…

October 31, 2023

Analysis

UEFA Champions League 2023/24: Union Berlin’s resolute defending in the underdog role – tactical analysis

In football, where the pitch often becomes a theatre of dreams, there are moments that defy expectations, ignite passions, and etch their…

September 22, 2023

Analysis

Álvaro Rodríguez: Real Madrid’s academy player and potential replacement for Karim Benzema – scout report

As the curtain draws on a season of mixed results for Real Madrid, the Spanish giants will undoubtedly plan a serious challenge…

June 7, 2023

Analysis

Why signing Hayley Raso could prove to be an astute move from Real Madrid Femenino – scout report

Manchester City winger Hayley Raso looks set to join her ex-teammate Caroline Weir and don the colours of Real Madrid Femenino next…

June 4, 2023

Carlo Ancelotti

What went wrong for Real Madrid this season (and how to fix it)? – data analysis

Carlo Ancelotti picked up three trophies this season. Even still, it’s not the season the defending European and La Liga champions hoped…

May 29, 2023

Analysis

UEFA Champions League: How Manchester City dominated and crushed Real Madrid to reach another final – tactical analysis

Tactically brilliant and with brute force – Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are very close to redemption in the Champions League after…

May 19, 2023

Analysis

UEFA Champions League: How a clash of styles between Real Madrid’s functional play and Manchester City’s positional play led to a chess match – tactical analysis

When the two best ideologies in football meet —positional and functional play — an electrifying spectacle ensues, captivating the world’s attention. Following…

May 11, 2023