The set-pieces: Elche 2-3 Real Madrid
Set-pieces supplied only 0.23 out of Madrid’s 2.82 npxG for the match
In a LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Elche CF and Real Madrid on September 15, 2026, at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero in Elche, Spain, Real Madrid showcased a greater set-piece threat compared to their opponents. Despite neither side finding the net from dead-ball situations, Real Madrid generated 0.23 npxG from set-pieces, contributing significantly to their overall goal threat.
Elche, on the other hand, had three attacking free kicks and two corners throughout the game but did not capitalize on any of these opportunities. Real Madrid, in contrast, had nine attacking free kicks and five corners, resulting in five shots from set-pieces. The Spanish giants also had a higher number of attacking restarts, with five leading to two shots.
Trent Alexander-Arnold played a crucial role in Real Madrid's set-piece strategy, making four deliveries, three of which resulted in shots, with Arda Güler supplying two of their five attempts.
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