Barcelona’s current struggles have been tough to disregard. Whereas the crew’s attacking potential has proven some promise, their incapability to transform probabilities into objectives and their defensive lapses have been main causes of concern.
These missed alternatives in almost each match have performed a major function within the crew’s disappointing run of outcomes.
Some of the worrying points of Barcelona’s season to date is the hole between their attacking numbers and precise outcomes.
Because it stands, Barcelona lead the La Liga standings for objectives scored, having netted 51 objectives. In addition they prime the chart for creating clear-cut probabilities, with 85 in whole.
Nevertheless, regardless of these spectacular figures, they’ve additionally missed essentially the most clear probabilities within the league—50 in whole. This paradox has left many questioning the place the crew may very well be within the standings in the event that they had been extra environment friendly in entrance of the aim.
An in depth comparability
Barcelona have created most probabilities in La Liga. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
After we take a look at the stats, it’s clear that Barcelona’s numbers are head and shoulders above the remainder. Actual Madrid, who’ve scored 41 objectives, are the second-highest scorers within the league.
They’re additionally second by way of creating clear probabilities, however they solely have 58. As compared, Barcelona’s 85 probabilities is a major lead.
Behind Barça in missed clear likelihood is groups like Actual Betis, who’ve missed 35, displaying simply how a lot room for enchancment there may be in changing alternatives.
What went fallacious for Barcelona?
The match in opposition to Atletico Madrid highlighted these worrying statistics. Barcelona created seven clear probabilities however solely managed to attain as soon as.
In distinction, Atletico Madrid, who created simply two clear probabilities, had been way more scientific, benefiting from the restricted alternatives.
Within the 0-1 defeat in opposition to Leganes, Barcelona had three clear probabilities to attain, whereas their opponents solely had one.
Equally, in video games in opposition to Actual Betis and Celta Vigo, the probabilities had been extra evenly distributed, with Barcelona failing to capitalize on the alternatives they created.
The truth that Barcelona are producing these probabilities, however failing to transform them, leaves a lot to be desired.
No scarcity of consultants
Robert Lewandowski has missed most probabilities in La Liga. (Photograph by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)
One issue contributing to this challenge is the sheer variety of probabilities created by particular person gamers. Barcelona have two of essentially the most prolific probability turbines in La Liga this season.
Raphinha leads the crew, having created 19 clear probabilities, whereas Lamine Yamal has added 14. Nevertheless, the issue lies in the truth that these artistic gamers are usually not at all times supported by a scientific end from the forwards.
The crew’s forwards, equivalent to Lewandowski and Raphinha, are among the many prime gamers who’ve missed essentially the most clear-cut probabilities this season.
Lewandowski and Kylian Mbappe are tied on the prime of the listing with 14 missed probabilities, adopted by Ez Abde with 13, and Raphinha with 11. These missed alternatives are expensive and have been a recurring theme in Barcelona’s disappointing outcomes.
The problem is evident
Whereas Hansi Flick has his work minimize out for him by way of discovering options to repair the crew’s total stability, essentially the most pressing challenge is evident: Barcelona should develop into extra ruthless in entrance of aim.
Their attacking play has typically been promising, however the incapability to transform probabilities has been a persistent downside. This challenge must be addressed rapidly if the crew is to enhance their outcomes.
Trying on the greater image, Barcelona’s attacking numbers nonetheless maintain up in opposition to Europe’s prime leagues. When it comes to clear probabilities created, Barcelona’s 85 is matched solely by Paris Saint-Germain, who’ve created 86 in Ligue 1.
PSG, nonetheless, have been far superior within the French league. In distinction, groups like Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Atalanta have generated far fewer clear probabilities, with Liverpool at 71, Bayern at 67, and Atalanta additionally at 67.
Stats taken from SPORT.