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The biggest reason for Bernardo Silva to start for Real Madrid is now abundantly clear

Real Madrid are averaging more than 20% extra possession with Bernardo Silva on the field, according to a post from MadridXtra on Tuesday. Real Madrid’s biggest

By Hridyam Arora · The Real Champs

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 5:29 PM

Key Things to Know

Real Madrid average over 20% more possession when Bernardo Silva plays.
Silva has started just one of Real Madrid's last five league matches.
The team has struggled with controlling matches during high-stakes games.

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Real Madrid reportedly average more than 20% extra possession when Bernardo Silva is on the field, according to statistics highlighted by MadridXtra. The club has faced persistent issues controlling matches in recent years, particularly during high-profile fixtures and difficult away games following the era of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.

Silva has started only one of Real Madrid's last five league matches. While Jude Bellingham provides attacking and dribbling qualities, the report notes that Silva's deep midfield profile uniquely provides the control and ball possession the team currently lacks.

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