Real Madrid finally breaks a ridiculous statistical streak that has enraged the fans

A much-needed victory in Bergamo has made Real Madrid breathe a sigh of relief after picking up the three points in the most difficult of their last three games on paper. This practically secures their place at least in the Champions League play-off round.

While Kylian Mbappé’s injury was the notable negative of the night, outside of that, there were a number of positives. Mbappé’s goal was the first, but Jude Bellingham’s continued form and the fact that it was the first time Bellingham, Mbappé and Vinicius Junior had scored in the same match.

According to Cadena Cope, it was the first time that Real Madrid left its rival behind in a Champions League match. The Whites accumulated 114 kilometers during the match, compared to Atalanta’s 113 kilometers. Their total was 9 km more than against Liverpool, 7 km more than AC Milan and 3 km more than against Lille.

Real Madrid have been criticized this season for their lack of commitment, particularly from Kylian Mbappé, as part of the reason they have struggled to press together effectively. They are the team that has covered the least ground in La Liga and Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly criticized his team privately for their level of effort.