Find out the details that could decide Madrid’s derby for the Spanish Championship

This Sunday, at 17:00 (GMT), Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid face off for the 17th round of the Spanish Championship. Check out details of both teams that can decide the derby, according to a survey by Beyond Stats.

Races that result in kicks

Vinicius is the protagonist of the Spanish first division for carrying this result in shots. The Brazilian sprinter combines physical dexterity and the ability to choose a quality pass that results in a kick.

These actions play an important role in terms of game generation in the final third for many of the division’s teams. Real Madrid and Real Betis are together at the top of the LaLiga standings for the number of shots that result in shots.

Strong possession game and impressive fitness levels

Real Madrid continues to lead the La Liga Santander ranking in terms of the number of players involved in possession, with an average of 3.6. In addition to the Santiago Bernabéu team’s impressive stats on possession betting, they also stand out on several criteria related to fitness. The Blancos are third in the league ranking for distance traveled at over 24 km/h and are fifth in number of sprints completed at over 21 km/h.

Atletico Madrid’s greatest strength lies in its defensive strength. The Colchoneros rank second in the effectiveness of aerial duels, recording a success rate of 58.3%. Meanwhile, Diego Simeone’s team receives the second lowest number of shots in the division, with that number not even reaching eight per game. Atleti leads in terms of the percentage of blocked shots (31.9%).

Post-Loss Pressure is Key to Atleti’s Success

Atletico Madrid are one of the top five teams in the competition to apply pressure immediately after losing possession. The intensity with which Simeone’s troops seek to retrieve the ball represents an important element of their game.

In offensive transitions, the charged ones are one of Atlético’s greatest assets. Wanda Metropolitano’s team ranks second in the number of shipments that break the opponent’s lines per game, with each one winning an average of 4.7 players.

Real Madrid not only draw attention for the number of players involved in possession, but are also the best team in La Liga in terms of the number of dangerous possessions. When it comes to possession, the ultimate goal is to create danger and statistics show that Carlo Ancelotti’s men have performed impressively in this area. As if that wasn’t enough, Madrid occupy the second position in the championship ranking for the number of loads that result in shots.

Militão is the key player in the Blancos’ firm line of defense

Due to his recent performances, Eder Militão is, without a doubt, one of the most fit defenders in the competition and the Brazilian defender signed a formidable partnership with David Alaba in the Madrid defense.

Militão is not only a central figure in Real Madrid’s defensive efforts, he is also influential when it comes to playing the ball from behind and beating opponents with his passes, who have beaten an average of 2.7 opponents.