ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti dives into Gareth Bale's saga at Real Madrid, calling the star's antics "idiotic." Alejandro Moreno breaks down Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's impact on El Clasico. Shaka Hislop questions whether or not Gareth Bale will leave Real Madrid in January. Steve Nicol explains the impact Eden Hazard's first goal for Real Madrid will have on his overall game. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is considering a move for Tottenham's Christian Eriksen in January, but manager Zinedine Zidane's priority remains Manchester United's Paul Pogba, according to ESPN FC sources.Zidane made public his admiration for Pogba, but Madrid were unable to meet United's valuation. Eriksen, who hinted at a Spurs exit in the summer, is in the final year of his contract.- ESPN La Liga fantasy: Sign up now!- When does the transfer window reopen?Injuries in midfield have...

In case you're not familiar with expected goals (xG) yet, the statistic is built around the idea that the majority of teams and players convert the same chances at the same frequency. For the most part, the best teams and players aren't the best because of their ability to finish a high percentage of attempts; they're the best because of their ability to generate a high volume of high-quality shots.In other words, it puts a number on the idea that you hear managers talk about every weekend: Who...

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