16 January 2022 at 18:30
Match Summary
Real Madrid defeated Athletic Club 2:0. The match was played in Super Cup 2021. Goals were scored by L. Modrić 38′, K. Benzema 52′ (pen.). 2 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Athletic Club had 43% possession while Real Madrid held 57%. Athletic Club had 14 shots (2 on target) compared to 13 (4 on target) for Real Madrid. Athletic Club made 5 substitutions, Real Madrid made 3. VAR was involved: Penalty awarded (Toni Kroos 50′), Penalty awarded (Raúl García 87′).
Match Events
Key match events between Athletic Club and Real Madrid — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Rodrygo
Penalty
Match Statistics
Athletic Club had 43% possession against Real Madrid's 57%. Athletic Club registered 14 shots (2 on target) while Real Madrid managed 13 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 3–6. Fouls committed: 10–7.
Lineups
Athletic Club lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under Marcelino, while Real Madrid deployed a 4-3-3 under C. Ancelotti.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Athletic Club is 6.09, compared to 6.95 for Real Madrid. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Athletic Club's highest-rated starter is Yeray (6.95), while Real Madrid's best-rated player is Éder Militão (7.30).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Athletic Club have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Real Madrid's starters account for 4 goals and 1 assists, spearheaded by Éder Militão (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Midfield Control
Athletic Club field 11 midfielders averaging 6.09, versus Real Madrid's 11 rated 6.95. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 86% for Athletic Club and 90% for Real Madrid. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Athletic Club's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 3 for Real Madrid. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Athletic Club's starting XI is 28.8 (youngest: Oihan Sancet (25), oldest: Williams (31)), while Real Madrid average 30.3 (youngest: Rodrygo (24), oldest: L. Modrić (40)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Athletic Club's starters average 1 league appearances each, versus 4 for Real Madrid. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Marcelino
Substitutes
Coach: C. Ancelotti
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Athletic Club have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Real Madrid show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Athletic Club vs Real Madrid Head to Head Results
Athletic Club and Real Madrid have met 33 times — Athletic Club won 4, Real Madrid won 23, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Real Madrid leads the head-to-head with 23 victories from 33 meetings. A combined 89 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.70 per match (21 for the home side, 68 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 16 matches (48%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 18 games (55%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2016.
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Recent Meetings (33)
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