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Shocking stats reveal Real Madrid perform better without their star forward
Real Madrid secured a solid win against Getafe, despite the notable absence of Vinicius Jr. and while his absence was felt during the match against Liverpool, the team managed to overcome his loss in La Liga.
Looking at the statistics, it becomes clear that Real Madrid have fared well even without their Brazilian forward.
To put things in perspective, out of the 69 official matches where Vinicius was unavailable, the team has won 47, giving them a winning percentage of 68.11%.
In contrast, when Vinicius has been on the field, the team has won 182 out of 283 matches, which equates to a slightly lower win rate of 64.3%.
This difference highlights that Madrid have been able to perform strongly even when Vinicius is not in the lineup.
Stats are not everything
However, the numbers do not tell the full story. While the team’s performance remains solid without him, the presence of Vinicius on the pitch often creates a greater sense of fear in opposing defences.
His speed, flair, and attacking ability force defenders to focus more intently, which can open up space for other players. This effect is not something that can easily be measured in statistics but is crucial for Madrid’s overall attacking strategy.
On the other hand, Kylian Mbappe, despite being a world-class player, has not yet reached the level of Vinicius when it comes to causing chaos for defences.
In recent matches, including the one against Getafe, Mbappe has had more freedom to move but failed to make the most of his opportunities. He scored once against Getafe but missed several clear chances and even hesitated to take a penalty.
His failure at Anfield seemed to weigh on his confidence, impacting his decision-making on the field.
Vinicius remains a key player for Real Madrid, and his influence is clear. While statistics offer some insight into a team’s performance, they cannot account for all the intangible factors that make a player like him so valuable.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
Mandla
December 2, 2024 at 11:33 am
Vinicius Jnr is a Big Difference MAKER and Only RODRIGO GOES DO CLOSE THE GAP ON THE LEFT. AGAINST GETAFE OUR WIN WAS HARD LABOR WE MISSED EASY CHANCES A TOUGHER OPPOSITION COULD HAVE PUNISHED US. WE REALLY NEED VINICIUS.