"There is little to no doubt that Barcelona will create chances come Thursday night, as they will do regardless of the opposition they face and the venue they play at. The attacking talent in Hansi Flick's setup is simply too good to have a scenario where chances are not created, and the team have peaked in that respect in recent games, racking up massive xGs."
"Los Rojiblancos are spoilt for attacking options with the likes of Ademola Lookman, Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth all being candidates who are ready to start and perform at centre-forward. Of them, however, Sorloth has a great record against Barcelona simply because his physical and aerial presence is often too much for the defenders to handle. Neutralising his threat will thus count for so much of the result."
Barcelona host Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinal first leg with the objective of building a sizeable aggregate lead. Atletico enter the tie in good form, capable of explosive attacking displays despite a recent loss. Barcelona routinely create high numbers of chances and have produced large expected-goals totals under Hansi Flick. The main problem has been low finishing efficiency across the squad. Atletico possess multiple forward options, and Alexander Sorloth presents a particular physical and aerial threat that has troubled Barcelona defenders. Neutralizing Sorloth and converting created opportunities will be decisive for Barcelona to gain an advantage.
Read at Barca Universal
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