Here is a look at the xG stats from Celta Vigo vs Barca (November 6, 2021). Celta came from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with Barcelona, with Iago Aspas again proving to be a thorn for the Blaugrana. Celta had more possession than Barca and had more shots, and also had the better quality of chances on the expected goals metric.
xG Celta 1.97-0.97 Barcelona shots map (Actual score Celta 3-3 Barca)
0-1 Fati goal xG 0.04
0-2 Busquets goal xG 0.05
Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona in October 2021. This was also Ronald Koeman’s last game as Barca manager- he was sacked by the Blaugrana after this 1-0 loss. Interestingly, Barca dominated on the expected goals xG metric and probably created enough to have scored at least three goals, but didn’t find the back of the net.
xG Rayo 0.79-2.96 Barcelona shots map (Actual score Rayo 1-0 Barca)
It is no secret that Miralem Pjanic and Ronald Koeman didn’t exactly get along with each other during the latter’s managerial stint at Barcelona. The Bosnian star put up an Instagram story “Know when to let that shit go” following Koeman’s sacking by the Blaugrana. Barca lost 1-0 to Rayo Vallecano in midweek– Koeman’s last … Read more