The Stats Exposing Real Madrid

<p>Real Madrid&#39;s underlying numbers look surprisingly strong this season. So why does the football feel so far behind Europe&#39;s best teams?</p><p><br></p><p>Sid (@agarthasid) is joined by Aadam to examine Real Madrid&#39;s start to the 2026/27 season through the numbers. Using advanced statistics, they compare Mourinho&#39;s Madrid to Real Madrid&#39;s 2023/24 Champions League-winning side and Barcelona, looking at expected goals, field tilt, possession, pressing and dangerous turnovers.</p><p><br></p><p>The numbers reveal a team that creates chances and limits dangerous possession losses but struggles to control territory, disrupt opponents&#39; build-up and maintain possession under pressure.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation turns to Vinícius Jr., Mbappé&#39;s defensive workload, why Xabi Alonso preferred Rodrygo in certain situations, and the personnel changes Madrid need to compete for the Champions League.</p><p><br></p><p>Become a member for the extended discussion on Florentino Pérez, Mourinho, Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa and the Mbappé-Vinícius problem.</p><p><br></p><p>Featuring:</p><p>Sid (@agarthasid)</p><p>Aadam (@aa9media)</p><p><br></p><p>TIMESTAMPS</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction &amp; Aadam joins The Real Deal</p><p>02:00 Madrid&#39;s statistical profile under Mourinho</p><p>04:23 Do the expected goals flatter Real Madrid?</p><p>05:50 Comparing Mourinho&#39;s Madrid to the 2023/24 champions</p><p>07:35 The alarming decline in possession and field tilt</p><p>09:05 What Zidane understood about controlling games</p><p>10:53 Why opponents defend so deep against Madrid</p><p>12:03 Mourinho&#39;s build-up numbers and dangerous turnovers</p><p>15:19 Madrid&#39;s biggest pressing problem</p><p>17:50 The difference between Madrid and Barcelona</p><p>19:15 Why Vinícius and Mbappé cannot both neglect defending</p><p>20:40 Arda Güler, Diomande and the case for change</p><p>21:10 Why Alonso preferred Rodrygo</p><p>23:15 Vinícius&#39; decline and his physical condition</p><p>24:00 What Madrid&#39;s best lineup should look like</p><p>25:25 Can Mourinho make the difficult decisions?</p><p>28:45 Has Real Madrid forgotten its identity?</p><p><br></p><p>Become a member for the extended discussion on Florentino Pérez, Mourinho, Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa and the Mbappé-Vinícius problem.</p>