After six matches into the LaLiga season, Atletico are creating just a bit more attacking threat than last season, with npxG created at 1.39 per 90 compared with 1.30 across last season’s 38 games. At the other end, they are…
Atletico de Madrid is showing improved underlying statistics six matches into the 2026-27 LaLiga season ahead of their upcoming derby match. The team is generating 1.39 non-penalty expected goals (npxG) per 90 minutes, up from 1.30 last season, while defensively allowing just 0.88 npxG per 90 minutes compared to 1.10 in the previous campaign.
New signing Álex Baena has emerged as the team's primary playmaker, creating 12 chances in his first six appearances. The squad has integrated several new regular starters this season, including Ademola Lookman, Lee Kang-In, Marc Pubill, Alejandro Grimaldo, and Morten Hjulmand.
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