Real Madrid's Five-Game Winless Streak Against Atletico Continues: Madrid Derby Sees Another Penalty
Real Madrid has not won against Atletico Madrid in five games, and the Madrid derby has a penalty kick again
In the early morning of February 9th, Beijing time, the La Liga ushered in a highly anticipated focus battle-the Madrid derby. Real Madrid played against its city rival Atletico Madrid at home, and the two sides finally tied 1-1. The result of this game allowed Real Madrid to continue its unbeaten record against Atletico Madrid. They have failed to beat their city rivals in La Liga for five consecutive games.
Real Madrid was awarded a penalty kick for the first time this season
In the first half of the game, Atletico Madrid won a penalty kick, which was steadily scored by the players. This penalty has a certain historical significance, because it is the first time that Real Madrid has been awarded a penalty kick in La Liga this season. Previously, they were the only team in La Liga this season that had not encountered a penalty kick. The change in this data also made the outside world pay more attention to Real Madrid's defense. After all, in the fierce competition in La Liga, penalties can often become a key factor in determining the outcome of the game.
Madrid derby penalty statistics
According to statistics, there have been 176 Madrid derbies in La Liga history, of which a total of 45 penalties were awarded, with an average of one penalty every four games. Among these penalties, 15 were missed, and the efficiency of penalty execution was not high. Among them, Real Madrid won 24 penalties and missed 7, while Atletico Madrid won 21 penalties and missed 8. Overall, Real Madrid has a slight advantage in the number of penalties, but the two teams have similar penalty miss rates, with more than one-third of the penalties failing to convert into goals.
Real Madrid's dilemma and adjustment direction
The result of this game is not ideal for Real Madrid, whose recent performance in strong dialogues has been slightly weak. The failure to beat Atletico Madrid in five consecutive games reflects the singleness of Real Madrid's offensive means when facing tough defense. At the same time, Atletico Madrid's defensive tactics and quick counterattacks in the game are still effective, causing a lot of trouble for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid needs to adjust the team's tactics next, especially in the tough battle. At the same time, they also need to be more cautious on the defensive end to reduce the chances of giving the opponent penalties. If Real Madrid hopes to continue to consolidate its top position in the second half of the season, they need to improve their competitiveness against strong teams and regain the feeling of victory against Atletico Madrid as soon as possible.
Although this Madrid derby ended in a draw, the intensity of the game and the tactical game still made fans talk about it. Next, whether Real Madrid can adjust its state and break the unbeaten spell in the next match against Atletico Madrid is worth looking forward to.
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