Real Madrid are disappointing most of their fans with their wobbly start to the season. But their game is not the only aspect that has failed so far. On the statistics side, the Madridistas are also struggling.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side is the team that have taken most shots on target among all La Liga clubs so far this season. Yet, Los Blancos effectiveness is very poor compared to other years.
Despite their unconvincing game, Carlo Ancelotti’s men have managed to take 166 shots in eight matches, an average of 21 attempts per game. However, they have only scored 17 goals, a very poor percentage compared to that of other seasons.
In fact, at this stage two years ago, Jose Mourinho’s men had scored 28 goals. This season, Barcelona, with 152 shots -14 less than Real- have scored 11 more goals than Los Merengues.
Cristiano Ronaldo is by far the player who takes more strikes, with a total 62, eight per game. Leo Messi is the second, with only 34 shots so far this season. Karim Benzema is fifth with 24 attempts.
The Portuguese is the team’s top scorer with seven goals, averaging 0.9 per game. Only Messi (8) and Diego Costa (10) are beating him at the moment. Isco has found the back of the net four times in the league, while Benzema has netted only two in eight appearances.
Real Madrid’s goal record would be even worse if it wasn’t for the four penalties they have been awarded. The good luck with referees’ performances is one of the few facets that have favoured Real.
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