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Olympiakos' Home Fortress vs. Real Madrid's Away Woes
26 Nov
Summary
- Olympiakos boasts an unbeaten home record against Real Madrid.
- Real Madrid struggles on the road, losing three of last four away matches.
- Mbappé's impressive away scoring record will be tested.
- Olympiakos leads in high-intensity pressures in the final third.
Olympiakos presents a formidable challenge for Real Madrid, particularly on home turf where they are unbeaten in their last four European clashes. This impressive streak includes one win and three draws, with the Greek side scoring more goals than they've conceded against the Spanish giants. Real Madrid, conversely, is seeking its first away victory against Olympiakos, having lost all previous four attempts on the road.
Recent form suggests Real Madrid's away struggles continue, having lost three of their last four UEFA Champions League away fixtures and failing to score in any of those defeats. This statistic highlights a significant vulnerability that Olympiakos, known for its high-intensity pressing in the final third, will aim to exploit. Striker Ayoub El Kaabi has been particularly influential in this aspect.
Individual brilliance will also be a key factor, with Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé boasting an outstanding record of goal involvements in away games. However, Olympiakos' Chiquinho has been a standout creator from open play crosses. The creative partnership of Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior for Real Madrid is also a notable threat, creating the most chances as a duo so far this season.
