The squad led by Ancelotti finished the season in second place, a position that grants direct access to the Champions League Group Phase. With a good season, Real Madrid has a lot of players with top of the class performances in their respective positions. To understand their individual impact to the team, we present the average ratings of the players in a Back 4, the type of defense used for the whole season. In addition, this players must meet the necessary minutes requirement to be considered (minimum 450 minutes played in the season in a type of predefined defense: Back 4 or Back 5).
Real Madrid’s eleven with the most minutes played this season (La Liga).
Star Player:
- K. Benzema (CF) – 8.56
With the highest average rating in this squad, Real Madrid’s CF – Benzema – was one of the main reasons for the results archived this season. Real Madrid’s dynamics require Karim’s play to function properly because of his enormous consistency in the final third in addition to the relevent presence in intermediate and finishing process. The last seasons further emphasise the importance of Benzema for the squads where he is present.
Other Key Players:
- T. Kroos (M) – 7.62
- Vinícius Jr. (W) – 7.55
- Rodrygo (W&CF) – 7.46 & 7.74
With several players having above average seasons, we need emphasise the average rating obtained by Rodrygo at two different positions: Winger (W) – 7.46 and Centre-Foward (CF) – 7.74;
Additional information regarding the team (La Liga).
With more positive results at home than away (13 Home Wins & 11 Away Wins), it is possible to consider Real Madrid a stronger team at home than away. Besides that, the positive goal difference highlights the ability to score goals (1,97 goals per game) with a solid defensive setup (0,95 goals per game).
Real Madrid’s eleven and subs with the most minutes played in the Champions League (Minimum 325 minutes played in this competition).
With another presence in the Group Stage of the Champions League, Real Madrid reached the semi-final of the CL. Always performing well in Europe, Real Madrid was only eliminated by the future champions: Man. City. In terms of the Champions League performances, Valverde, Vinícius and Courtois had incredible performances during the tournament.
Position most in need of strengthening:
- FB
In a postion without the quality required or the appropriate depth, Real Madrid’s Full-Backs (FBs) were the biggest weak spots during this season. To be competitive, Real Madrid needs to strengthen, primarly, this position.
Meaning of the used abbreviations:
- G – Games
- W – Wins
- D – Draws
- L – Loses
- P – Points
- GS – Goals Scored
- GA – Goals Against
- GD – Goal Diference
- HW – Home Wins
- AW – Away Wins
Data from FBref.