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The art of the cross returns to the Bernabéu

Real Madrid’s stunning comeback against Roma last week was in large part thanks to three crosses from Arda Güler — two of which were from corner kicks that ended as assists for the Turkish phenom. What many may not yet…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 6:22 PM
The art of the cross returns to the Bernabéu
Key Things to Know
  • Real Madrid has revived its crossing effectiveness this season, posting a league-best 27.3% crossing accuracy in La Liga.
  • Arda Güler leads the Spanish top flight with 17 successful crosses while completing 53.1% of his attempts.
  • Güler, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Yan Diomandé account for nearly 87% of Madrid's successful crosses this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Real Madrid has seen a major resurgence in crossing success this season, ranking fourth in La Liga with 4.2 completed crosses per match and posting a league-best 27.3% crossing accuracy. The surge is largely driven by Arda Güler, who leads La Liga with 17 successful crosses and holds a standout 53.1% completion rate.

Nearly 87% of Madrid's successful crosses have come from Güler, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Yan Diomandé. Conversely, forwards Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappé have struggled severely with crossing accuracy, while starting fullbacks Marc Cucurella and Denzel Dumfries have yet to complete a cross in league play.

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