Casemiro is suspended for Real Madrid's Champions League second leg against Atalanta on Tuesday when Los Blancos will miss a player who contributes to numerous aspects of their game.
When Zinedine Zidane's side struggled against Elche last Saturday, the Brazilian defensive midfielder stepped up and joined the attack to help in the aerial duels.
Casemiro didn't score in Real Madrid's comeback win over Elche but he was key in his team's efforts to turn the game around.
Played every minute since last suspension
Only Raphael Varane (3,015) has played more minutes than Casemiro (2,717) this season for Real Madrid.
In fact, Casemiro has missed just four games, one through suspension back in December against Athletic Club, another two due to COVID-19 and the match in Kiev against Shakhtar Donetsk, where Zidane decided to rest him.
Since that 3-1 win over the Basques, Casemiro hasn't missed a single match, having played a total of 1,470 minutes.
Second-top scorer
Casemiro is Real Madrid's second-top scorer after Karim Benzema with six goals this season, as he constantly joins attack when the team are in pursuit of a goal.
One of the players who shoots most
The Brazil international is one of the most active Real Madrid players in terms of trying to hit the back of the net, having attempted 42 shots this season.
Only Benzema (110), Marco Asensio (44) and Toni Kroos (43) have produced more shots in 2020/21.
First in ball recoveries, tackles and blocked shots and second in aerial clearances
Casemiro is the Real Madrid player who makes the most interceptions (63), wins the most 50-50 balls (49) and blocks the most rivals' shots (18).
Meanwhile, only Varane (62) makes more aerial clearances than the Brazilian midfielder (30).
Most battles won on the pitch
Casemiro has won 55.22 percent (238 of 431) of his total duels on the pitch, followed by Lucas Vazquez (167 of 313) and Ferland Mendy (153 of 263).
In aerial battles, he has managed to come out victorious more times (98 of 175) even than Varane (79 of 111).
Aaalmuraisi0292
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it's seems like all football are Barcelona fansπ€¦π»ββοΈI knew it
hahahahahaha I've been saying that all along.
Wetciklp
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It seems Real Madrid did not loose anything in Casemiros absence. The won by 3-1.
Let Autty continue his negative comments
sukablmuz
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My most favorite player, I like his style he's always down for duels, never cares about being embarrassed, hard worker, never catch injuries frequenty, nevertheless he's got a low salary. He releases Kroos and Modric to advance forwars yet he clears many balls as possible, Serious enough on the pitch and Discipline.
he's going forward more than kroos and modric
yoclmry
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casemiro was the final piece of zidane's puzzle before they won 3 champions leagues.
aNurag12345
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I thought casimiro left real Madrid[Crylaugh]
rouabcors
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Brazil has had best defensive midfielders ever,from Dunga,Mauro Silva,Emerson,Gilberto Siva,and now Casemiro
yes u forget fabinho bro!!!!!!!!!!
Aman1997
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Casemiro's absence was never felt
Wrist10
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It seems Real Madrid did not loose anything in Casemiros absence. The won by 3-1.
kruz8080
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hmmmm its like this all football still don't know Madrid well oooo
Emmanuel02353
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4-1 Aggregate. so nothing
pabloesco
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My most favorite player, I like his style he's always down for duels, never cares about being embarrassed, hard worker, never catch injuries frequenty, nevertheless he's got a low salary. He releases Kroos and Modric to advance forwars yet he clears many balls as possible, Serious enough on the pitch and Discipline.
The_Phoenix
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nothing against Hazard but his injuries are too much Cr7 is old but still the goat if Perez could put pride aside then sign Cr7 Haaland and Mbappe then put several players to the sword like Hazard,Bale,Vinicius,Isco,Jovic,Diaz (both),Militao e.t.c sell this list to raise funds and just rebuild with the 3 i mentioned earlier for now Real Madrid could be unstoppable...
Muhsen_97
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We might not be strong enough to beat Bayern(realistically speaking) but we would give a tough fight. Both Bayern and Madrid's midfield are amazing, their attack is legendary and so is our defence. Bayern vs Madrid would be one of the best matches, full class match. We definitely ain't going to be humiliated by 8-2. The match would be an amazing one
Because there's a difference between your team and ours at that time We had a horrible coach and a donkey president If you guys kept the other coach ( who I completely forgot their names ) before zidane came back then you better believe it π you guys would of gotten thrashed by them And who knows what can happen if you actually meet them this year
Muhsen_97
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dude am talking about bayern match in future
lol I know π It just you weren't very specific I want to see if you realized it or not
hilowle-america
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cassemiro He is already No9 if you go his status you will Know what he was
fioklmnrtu
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Let's worry less, Valverde is the to take over
Valverde isn't a casemiro replacement. Valverde cannot score and make properly timed tackles like casemiro. Valverde offers running/energy which is essential for tracking back and hence he's more suited to a CM role
UcheSundae
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it's seems like all football are Barcelona fansπ€¦π»ββοΈI knew it
hudeyfa3633
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Goals per 90, La Liga 2021... Real Madrid: 1.6 Lionel Messi: 1.4 Close battle
Jobdeipruy
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Let's worry less, Valverde is the to take over
nesaimnru
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Valverde can fill what ever gap ge leaves
very true and he can win the ball and drive forward with pace and control,also he is abit more technical than casemiro who is a ball winner
Kupabcprt
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Unsungboy
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Valverde can fill what ever gap ge leaves
Bro i was exactly going to say the same because Valverde in his full potential mode is very very dangerous
AkshitAnand
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Oh well that's good news for Atalanta But I hope Real Madrid wins π Just so they can face Bayern Munich ππ
We might not be strong enough to beat Bayern(realistically speaking) but we would give a tough fight. Both Bayern and Madrid's midfield are amazing, their attack is legendary and so is our defence. Bayern vs Madrid would be one of the best matches, full class match. We definitely ain't going to be humiliated by 8-2. The match would be an amazing one
nesaimnru
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Valverde can fill what ever gap ge leaves
Virat_Jain
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Um dude Casemiro won't play today π
dude am talking about bayern match in future
tekcinrsyz
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the most underappreciated, underrated player in the world after bouquet.
tekcinrsyz
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Best defensive Midfielder ever
the most underrated player in the world of football
tekcinrsyz
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missing casmiro is like missing 3 players. he is my one of the player I love at RM after Sergio.
Muhsen_97
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yeahh, we will beat them with casemiro
Um dude Casemiro won't play today π
lord_henry-14
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Brazil has had best defensive midfielders ever,from Dunga,Mauro Silva,Emerson,Gilberto Siva,and now Casemiro
Dunga was a beast.
Virat_Jain
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Oh well that's good news for Atalanta But I hope Real Madrid wins π Just so they can face Bayern Munich ππ
yeahh, we will beat them with casemiro
BarcaKings10
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Best defensive Midfielder ever
haha saik
Muhsen_97
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Oh well that's good news for Atalanta But I hope Real Madrid wins π Just so they can face Bayern Munich ππ
fuzbdeinsu
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Hala Madrid
Ironman99
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is very good
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I think Nacho will play at RB and Lucas to LW
Ciodnrstu
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is very good
Wieabeinsu
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Af always looking for where Madrid will loose
hanad25
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we have modric kroos and valverde we will win
BRAZILNEYMAR10
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Brazil has had best defensive midfielders ever,from Dunga,Mauro Silva,Emerson,Gilberto Siva,and now Casemiro
Donβt forget Fabinho for Liverpool heβs been playing good for them there
Hydrogen-bonds
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Real Madrid will win 2 - 0 Atalanta
UPMADRID
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The best
AMSCR7
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alright we can use Nacho as well. he can also play DMF.
vundkosy
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we will miss his presence in the game but we will make him proud
myworldfootball
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Best defensive Midfielder ever
my/world
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Real Madrid is going out tonight..
Casemiro is the best Midfielder
Ketbmopruz
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Real Madrid is going out tonight..
Kdonald_official
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The best in his position. Real will definitely miss him today πππ
my/world
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HALA Casemiro
Liwrstuz
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Brazil has had best defensive midfielders ever,from Dunga,Mauro Silva,Emerson,Gilberto Siva,and now Casemiro
CHEMISTRY_OF_SPORT
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We have Valverde to get take care of that