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 Dynamo Kyiv vs Barcelona on 2 November, 2021 from the Champions League. Barcelona won 1-0 in front of a 31,378 strong crowd in Kiev. FCB had more possession and more shots- Dinamo slightly edged this on xG though
xG Dinamo 1.08-0.89 Barcelona shots map (Actual score Dynamo 0-1 Barca)
0-1 Ansu Fati goal xG 0.10
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)
