Wednesday night will see Madrid’s two biggest clubs, Real and Atletico, clash for a spot in the Champions League semi-final.
Having tied the first-leg encounter 0-0, Los Blancos will need a win to secure progression to the next round. However, given their horrible record against Los Rojiblancos this season, many favor Diego Simeone’s crew to move on to the next round.
Think again! Despite their inability to triumph over the Liga BBVA holders, here we have three stats that prove the defending European champions are favorites to win and make the last 4.
1- ) Real Madrid have scored in EVERY SINGLE home game this season, in all competitions
Yes, Carlo Ancelotti’s crew are one of Europe’s most formidable home sides. The Santiago Bernabeu faithful are yet to endure a drab, goalless draw this campaign.
Real Madrid have scored in EVERY single home match they have played this season [all competitions]. #LaUndecima pic.twitter.com/D6bEBN1uUv
— Real Madrid Stats (@RMadrid_Stats) April 21, 2015
Furthermore, in their last 5 home games, Les Merengues have registered a staggering 20 goals.
2- ) But what about their goalscoring form at home in Europe?
DID YOU KNOW? Real Madrid have scored in all of their games at the Santiago Bernabéu in the last 4 UCL tournaments. pic.twitter.com/aw0G8U0hyr
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) April 22, 2015
Never have Real Madrid failed to score in a home game in the last four Champions League tournaments. Los Blancos are a scary side at home; let’s just leave it at that.
3- ) Ronaldo – The quarter-finals deadliest attacker
As if Atletico did not have to worry about the Portuguese ace already, his form at this stage of the competition should petrify last season’s runners-up.
In seven quarter-final matches, the three-time Ballon d’Or winner has scored eight times, more than Messi (5) and Neymar (4).
If you thought “Hey, he didn’t score in the first-leg”, here is one astonishing stat for you: Cristiano has scored in the return leg of every single game in the last 8 since signing for the Madrid giants.
Plus, the 30-year-old is in fine form, playing part in 10 goals in his last five games, scoring seven and assisting three.
In short, Atletico’s defense, be afraid, be very afraid!
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