The most tiring team in the Champions League! Real Madrid s flight distance is twice that of Barcelona, ​​and the expedition to Kazakhstan breaks the record

As soon as the Champions League draw result was released, Real Madrid immediately became the most "running" team in La Liga, with a total flight distance of 21,482 kilometers, which is almost twice that of Barcelona.

The draw of the Champions League stage this season has just been confirmed, and the away trip distance of the top five in La Liga immediately became the focus. Real Madrid has become the hardest team in La Liga with a total mileage of 21,482 kilometers, while Barcelona has only 11,008 kilometers, which is almost half that of Real Madrid.

What makes Real Madrid the most headache is the away game against Kazakhstan team Almaty Keilat. The round trip distance of this game alone is as high as 12,860 kilometers, which is equivalent to going around most of the earth.

Real Madrid's Champions League journey this season can be described as an aerial marathon. In addition to going to Kazakhstan, you also need to go to Greece against Olympiacos (nearly 4,726 kilometers round trip), England against Liverpool (2,890 kilometers round trip), and Portugal against Benfica (1,006 kilometers round trip).

Team Institutional Relations Director Butragno admitted: "The distance there is very far and it is a challenge for us." This expedition to Kazakhstan will break the record for the farthest away game in Real Madrid's history.

Except for Real Madrid, the itinerary of other La Liga teams is relatively relaxed:

Villarreal ranks second with 17,214 kilometers, mainly because he wants to challenge the Cyprus team Paphos away; Atletico Madrid's total itinerary is 13,716 kilometers, the farthest is to go to Istanbul (5,476 kilometers round trip);

Athletic Bilbao is 10,702 kilometers, the most friendly schedule; Barcelona is only 11,008 kilometers, and the farthest away game is just to Newcastle.

Long-distance running is not just a digital game, it is directly related to the player's physical fitness and state recovery. Long-term flight will increase the risk of injury for players and affect the performance of the game. Real Madrid not only has to deal with distance challenges, but also face strong opponents such as Manchester City, Liverpool, and Juventus. "We have to play at our best to achieve the desired result," said Butragno. In contrast, Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao's schedules are much more friendly, which may become their stealth advantage in the Champions League.

Real Madrid's expedition to Kazakhstan is actually a microcosm of the development of the globalization of the Champions League. UEFA is expanding the event to new regions and developing new markets.

For Real Madrid, this is a challenge and an opportunity. Butragno pointed out: "We must first win the top eight to advance to the knockout stage directly." The new competition system means more miles, more challenges, and more unpredictable excitement. It is a visual feast for fans, and the ultimate test of physical fitness and will for players.