An insight into the statistics behind Dani Ceballos’ latest starring performance in the colours of Real Madrid has on Wednesday come to the fore online.
Midfielder Ceballos, for his part, was entrusted from the off once more last night.
This came as Real Madrid made the trip to Italy, for a tricky Champions League meeting with in-form Serie A outfit Atalanta.
When all was said and done, Los Blancos emerged on the right side of a 3-2 result, owing to goals on the part of star trio Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Jr, and Jude Bellingham.
And yet, post-match, it was the name of the aforementioned Ceballos which was on the lips of Real supporters the world over.
As much came after the former Arsenal man continued his remarkable resurgence, to prove himself a more than worthy inclusion in the XI of the reigning European champions once more.
Ceballos enjoyed a superb display in Bergamo, impressing on both sides of the ball from his berth at the base of midfield.
The 28-year-old did not only pass the eye test, but the numbers test, too, as highlighted by the following eye-catching round of statistics stemming from his latest showing:
- Touches: 68
- Successful passes: 49/51
- Accurate long balls: 1/1
- Ground duels won: 6
- Recoveries: 8
- Interceptions: 2
- Clearances: 4
- Fouls committed vs received: 1/4
Stats via Sofascore and Relevo
Conor Laird – GSFN
