Real Madrid struggles with running metrics as data shows performance gaps
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 1:38 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Real Madrid continues to face scrutiny regarding its lack of physical metrics in La Liga. The club ranks last this season in distance covered per match, averaging 96.5 kilometers, while showing a higher sprint frequency in five out of nine games. Despite criticism, analysis indicates a weak correlation between distance covered and success, with recent champions among the least active teams in distance. As Madrid prepares for upcoming fixtures, the focus remains on improving overall performance to climb the standings.
- •Real Madrid averages 96.5 kilometers covered per match this season.
- •The team is ranked last in distance covered among La Liga clubs.
- •Analysis suggests weak correlation between distance covered and league success.
- •Madrid has sprints more often than opponents in some matches.
- •Focus shifts to improving physical performance ahead of upcoming games.
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