Atlético 2-4 Barcelona – efficiency over xG?
Barcelona had a lower xG (1.26) than Atlético (1.36) but still scored 4 goals. Clinical finishing or poor defending from Atleti?
Atlético managed only 2 shots on target with 34% possession, while Barça created 4 big chances and converted them.
Efficiency was the difference. What do you think? #LaLiga #AtletiBarça
According to xG, Borussia Dortmund deserved their win over Lille in the Champions League play-offs.
- Dortmund: 2.84 xG ⚽️ 2 goals
- Lille: 1.48 xG ⚽️ 1 goal
Dortmund created more chances and had the higher xG, but Lille kept it close. Over two legs, efficiency in front of goal proved crucial as BVB advanced with a 3-2 aggregate win.
Did Lille deserve more, or was this a fair result?