Three Madrid fans and an Atlético player in the ideal eleven for matchday 18

MADRID, 23 Dic. (EUROPA PRESS) –

Real Madrid’s French striker, Kylian Mbappé, author of a goal and an assist in the victory for the whites and against Sevilla, his Uruguayan teammate Fede Valverde, also a scorer, and Rodrigo De Paul, protagonist with a goal in the victory of the Atlético de Madrid at the Lluís Companys, lead the Europa Press ideal eleven for matchday 18 of LaLiga EA Sports 2024-25 prepared with statistics from Driblab.

The complete eleven is made up of: Dominik Greif (Mallorca); Lucas Vázquez (Real Madrid), Antonio Raíllo (Mallorca), Aitor Paredes (Athletic Club), Miguel Gutiérrez (Girona); Rodrigo De Paul (Atlético Madrid), Fede Valverde (Real Madrid), Pedri (Barça); Thierno Barry (Villarreal), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) and Pablo Durán (RC Celta).

Dominik Greif (Mallorca)

The RCD Mallorca goalkeeper put in a notable performance in the victory against Getafe. Greif kept a clean sheet for the fourth time this season thanks to his five saves, with which he avoided 0.7 expected goals against. Additionally, he made one punt and completed 10 long passes.

Lucas Vázquez (Real Madrid)

The Real Madrid right-back shone in Ancelotti’s team’s win against Sevilla. Lucas Vázquez assisted Rodrygo in his team’s third goal. In addition, he had two shots on goal, participated in 78 actions with the ball, completed 45 passes and created two chances, while, in defense, he won 10 duels and made three clearances and five tackles.

Antonio Raíllo (Mallorca)

The Cordoba center of Mallorca was a wall in the vermilion triumph in the Coliseum. Raíllo was the player in the match who made the most clearances with 10. In addition, he won 11 of the 18 duels he played and made two tackles. With the ball, he completed 23 passes and created one chance.

Aitor Paredes (Athletic Club)

The Spanish international center back of Athletic Club finished an unforgettable season personally and collectively with a great game against Osasuna. Paredes cleared five times, blocked a shot and won three of the four aerial duels he played. In addition, he participated in 64 actions with the ball and completed 47 passes, four of them long.

Miguel Gutiérrez (Girona)

The Girona left-back put in an outstanding performance in the Catalans’ victory against Real Valladolid. Miguel Gutiérrez assisted two of Girona’s three goals. In addition, he participated in 104 actions with the ball, completed 69 passes, crossed on 12 occasions, created four chances and finished on goal three times. In defense, he won four duels, cleared three times and intercepted two balls.

Rodrigo De Paul (Atlético de Madrid)

The Argentine midfielder was key in Atlético de Madrid’s victory against FC Barcelona. De Paul scored the tying goal with a shot from outside the area. In addition, he participated in 59 actions with the ball, completed 41 passes, won three duels, intercepted a ball and made two tackles.

Fede Valverde (Real Madrid)

The Uruguayan midfielder from Real Madrid had a great game in the whites’ win against Sevilla. Valverde was the scorer of the second Real Madrid goal with a shot from outside the area. In addition, he participated in 71 actions with the ball, completed 52 passes, created 3 chances, won three duels, cleared once, intercepted three balls and made two tackles.

Pedri (FC Barcelona)

The Spanish international midfielder had an excellent match against Atlético de Madrid despite his team’s defeat. Pedri was the scorer of the Barça goal after a great action with Gavi. In addition, he participated in 97 actions with the ball, completed 63 passes, created four chances and finished three times on goal. In defense, he won seven duels.

Thierno Barry (Villarreal)

Villarreal’s French attacker had the best individual performance of the day. Barry scored his first hat-trick in LaLiga EA Sports against Leganés, three goals that gave Marcelino’s team the victory. In addition, he participated in 28 actions with the ball, completed nine passes, made two dribbles and won eight duels.

Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)

The French forward of Real Madrid closed the year 2024 with one of his best individual performances since he wore the soft jersey. Mbappé scored the first goal of Real Madrid’s victory with a great shot from the front. In addition, he assisted Brahim for his team’s fourth goal, participated in 47 actions with the ball, completed 29 passes, created five chances and dribbled three times.

Pablo Durán (RC Celta)

The Celtiña youth player was the main protagonist of the Galicians’ victory against Real Sociedad. Pablo Durán was the author of both of his team’s goals, and even saw a third disallowed. Furthermore, the young winger participated in 27 actions, completed 13 passes and made three dribbles.