2-0 is a very good result for Atalanta and after first half it was 0-0. Maybe Los Blancos is only little bit better team than them or they didn't go all out.
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First match of the season and Real already presented what will be a scary attack for opposition
it can, that's why 2-0 sounds like a small gap. Atalanta players should be proud of their performance.
For sure facing Real, is though in a final and they gave their best
Ball possesion 52-48. Maybe Real is suffering Toni Kroos hangover.
Not from what i saw, the best Real is the counter attack one, the lack of ball possession is to generate field on the back of defensive line, and the movements are so fast they end up finishing the possession rapidly
yes, you are right. Counter attack and Vinicius Jr. at full speed is super dangerous and now they have Mr Nose man too. My point is Kroos was their best long balls and best accurate passes and most assists player last year. Playmaking can be little bit different now and can effect on short term productivity.
You absolutely have a point, and the reality is that few matches in La Liga can impose real challenge, it will take mid season to evaluate the lack of one of the best midfielders of his time
As an example last season in #UCL their average ball possession was 53% is the way they play