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Real Madrid’s 4-1 win yielded little from set pieces

Real Madrid set pieces produced little threat in the 4-1 Sevilla win, with Mbappé’s penalty the only set-piece-related goal at the Bernabéu.

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 8:00 AM
Real Madrid’s 4-1 win yielded little from set pieces
Key Things to Know
  • A set-piece analysis revealed Real Madrid and Sevilla generated minimal threat from dead-ball situations during Madrid's 4-1 win.
  • Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 4-1, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Yan Diomande adding a fourth goal.
  • Kylian Mbappé's penalty was the only goal originating from a set-piece situation during the match.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Real Madrid secured a 4-1 victory over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu, but set-piece analysis revealed minimal threat from dead-ball situations for both teams. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, including a penalty that served as the game's sole set-piece-related goal, while Yan Diomande added Madrid's fourth. Madrid generated just one shot worth 0.03 npxG from seven attacking restarts, highlighting that the scoreline was primarily driven by open-play chances.

Sevilla created two shots totaling 0.07 npxG from six restarts, with Manu Bueno missing their best dead-ball opportunity in the 73rd minute. The win keeps Real Madrid within six points of league leaders Barcelona ahead of the upcoming Clásico at Camp Nou.

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