A promising Madrid derby ended with a 2-1 victory over neighboring Atlético Madrid. There were wonderful numbers in the match, and we will focus on the most striking of them, according to what the Opta website has published, specializing in the following numbers and statistics:
– Real Madrid have escaped defeat in 6 of the 7 league games they have played against Atlético Madrid (two wins and four draws). The only defeat was recorded at the Metropolitano Stadium on Real Madrid’s last visit last season. Royal have not lost two consecutive away matches against Atlético Madrid in La Liga since 1977.
Aurelian Chuamini (22 years and 234 days) became the second youngest Real Madrid player to assist in his first La Liga derby appearance this century. He was preceded by Karim Benzema (also French) in 2009 (21 years and 323 days).
Federico Valverde scored 7 goals in Real Madrid’s last 10 matches in various competitions (4 goals and 3 assists), scoring twice in 95 matches for the team.
Real Madrid have won nine matches in various competitions this season. This is the third time the team has won its first nine matches in a single season, after the 1961-1962 and 1968-1969 seasons. In the two seasons mentioned, it won its first 11 matches.
Belgian Axel Witsel completed his 63 passes in this match, the highest 100 percent by a player in a La Liga derby since the 2005-2006 season.
Source: El Iktisad