"While a lot will be said about the chances Barcelona missed against Elche last night, and the matter will likely be forgotten given that they took all three points, there is simply no way to deny the chance-creating machines Hansi Flick has turned Barcelona into. Elche may not be the strongest opponents Barcelona have faced, nor was their style of play overly defensive to suffocate and resist Catalans' attacks."
"Over the ninety minutes last night, the Blaugrana created a staggering xG of 6.24, the highest ever recorded in La Liga since the parameter began being tracked. They had a massive ten big chances on the night, with the opportunities being equally distributed among all players in the final third, and took a total of 30 shots against Elche. Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Marcus Rashford, and Ferran Torres could have all had braces of their own, if not more, and Flick will be pleased with how seamlessly his side creates openings in attack."
Barcelona dominated possession and created an extraordinary volume of chances but only won 3-1 over Elche at Estadio Martinez Valero on Matchday 22. The Blaugrana registered an xG of 6.24, the highest recorded in La Liga since the metric began, produced ten big chances and took 30 shots. Multiple attackers including Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres could have scored more. The victory restores a temporary four-point cushion in the standings. The team’s chance creation is a major positive, while clinical finishing remains a clear area for improvement.
Read at Barca Universal
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