Yamal had a forgettable match against Real Madrid - Photo: REUTERS
When Barcelona lost 1-2 to Real Madrid on the morning of October 27th, Lamine Yamal was the most talked-about player. It was a match where the 18-year-old star played poorly, was completely ineffective, and left no mark whatsoever.
The statistics further highlight a day where Yamal's attacking capabilities were limited. He only had two shots, both of which missed the target. The expected goals (xG) for these two shots was also only 0.03, indicating they posed little threat to goalkeeper Courtois's goal.
Yamal's finishing was poor, and his passing skills were equally bad. He made 55 passes, with an accuracy rate of 80%. While this might seem high at first glance, in reality, most of those passes were harmless.
Yamal didn't create many game-changing moments, with an expected assists rate (xA) of only 0.37. He also only created one major chance for his teammates.
Regarding his dribbling ability, many were even more surprised by this star's statistics. This is Yamal's best skill, often helping him beat opposing defenses. But against Real Madrid, he attempted 8 dribbles but only succeeded 4 times. Even in those successful attempts, Yamal didn't create any dangerous situations.
And in 79 touches, he lost possession 22 times. This is a shocking number for a player with Yamal's excellent ball control and dribbling skills. His "invisibility" stemmed from the effective marking by Real Madrid's defenders in this match.
In that match, Alvaro Carreras marked Yamal very closely, giving him little space to maneuver. When Carreras was beaten, he always received timely support from his teammates.
With Real Madrid focusing on a tight defensive strategy, Yamal struggled to shine as expected. This prevented Barcelona from finding an effective attacking solution and ultimately led to their defeat.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/soc-ve-so-lan-mat-bong-cua-yamal-truc-real-madrid-20251027064559212.htm
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