As a data-driven analyst who’s spent a decade dissecting football through statistics, I saw it firsthand: New Moon dominated possession, outplayed Real Madrid in phases, yet lost momentum when Mertxo was absent. This isn’t about emotion—it’s about structure, spacing, and player impact. The numbers don’t lie. Here’s what the metrics reveal when key players vanish—and why fans are asking if New Moon or Real Madrid is truly stronger. Let the data talk.