The set-pieces: Atlético Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid

Atlético Madrid defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a LaLiga match at the Metropolitano stadium on September 20, 2026. The match analysis highlights the impact of set pieces, which accounted for 0.26 of Atlético's 1.46 non-penalty expected goals (npxG) and 0.16 of Real Madrid's 0.38 npxG. Alejandro Grimaldo scored a penalty for Atlético Madrid, while Antonio Rüdiger scored for Real Madrid following a free kick.

Atlético Madrid generated four shots from four attacking restarts, with defender Dávid Hancko supplying two of those attempts. Real Madrid produced three shots from ten attacking restarts, with Arda Güler taking four of the deliveries. Midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni also contributed one shot attempt for Real Madrid during these set-piece situations.