In a clear dominance of possession, with 76% of the time in possession, Real Madrid failed to give the game the fluency and speed necessary to completely dismantle its opponent. However, the team showed effective intermittent pressing thanks to the performances of Camavinga, Bellingham and Tchouaméni, who won 22 of 29 duels, which proved crucial in forcing the opponent to commit 65 turnovers.
Kylian Mbappé stood out as a constant threat behind the defense, exploiting every available space and creating danger on several occasions. The French striker tested goalkeeper David Soria three times, becoming a key element in punishing the opponent's mistakes. Despite having control, the lack of rhythm and pace in their play left Real Madrid without the expected clinical edge.
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