A head-turning statistic, highlighting the extent of the impressive run of form being enjoyed by Real Madrid in La Liga at present, has come to the fore online.
Real, of course, are fresh off a winning return to action on the back of the international break.
After welcoming Athletic Club to Spain’s capital on Sunday night, a Rodrygo double proved enough to guide Los Blancos to the right side of an eventual 2-0 result.
As much saw Carlo Ancelotti’s troops reestablish their healthy eight-point advantage over arch rivals Barcelona atop the Spanish top-flight table.
As alluded to above, though, it also proved special for an altogether more historic reason.
Sunday’s marked Real Madrid’s 24th consecutive unbeaten game in La Liga.
As per statisticians Opta, this marks the longest single-season run on the part of the capital club since all the way back in 1996/97, under the watch of the iconic Fabio Capello:
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