Arda Güler needed only 66 minutes to create six chances against Racing Santander, more than anyone else on the pitch. The Real Madrid midfielder completed 97.4% of his passes, another match high, while his open-play passing generated 0.49 expected threat, the second-highest figure.
Jude Bellingham was Madrid’s busiest player over his 95 minutes. He led the match with 88 touches and 14 progressive passes, repeatedly moving possession forward. His four successful take-ons were also the highest total.
Not to forget, he scored a great goal to put Madrid 2-0 up.
Madrid had eight players among the top 10 for progressive passes, with Dean Huijsen contributing nine from the back. The centre-back finished with 80 touches and 12 defensive actions across 95 minutes.
Yan Diomande offered a different way forward. His 44 touches in the final third were more than any other player managed, while seven progressive carries and three successful take-ons placed him second in both categories. He played 84 minutes. He continued his streak of scoring wonder goals only.
Racing’s strongest contributions came through carrying the ball, with six players among the top 10 for progressive carries. Iñigo Vicente led everyone with eight, just ahead of Diomande.
Yassir Zabiri, meanwhile, had the best chances by non-penalty xG. His shots were worth a combined 0.49, the highest individual total in the match.
