Okay, so I decided to dig into this CD Leganés vs FC Barcelona game. Not because I predicted anything wild, but because seeing the stats pop up sometimes tells the real story behind the scoreline, ya know? Just felt like someone should actually look at ’em properly.
Getting Started with the Raw Numbers
First thing I did was hunt down where people were showing the stats for this match. Found ’em eventually on the league’s own site after like, five different websites gave partial info. Frustrating! Grabbed the final key numbers: possession, total shots, shots on target, corners, fouls, offsides – the usual stuff. Didn’t trust just one place.
Putting the Stats Side by Side
Once I had all the numbers, I sat down and compared Barça’s stats against Leganés’. Made a simple little table for myself on a notepad. No fancy spreadsheets this time, just pen and paper to see the differences clear as day. This is where it starts getting interesting.
- Barcelona Possession: 73%
- Leganés Possession: 27%
- Barcelona Shots: 19
- Leganés Shots: 5
Right away, it screamed classic big club vs little club battle. All that Barcelona possession is no surprise, but seeing Leganés only manage 5 shots total? That hit me. Shows how tough it is for them to even get near Barça’s goal.
The Real Story Behind the Shots
Then I dug deeper into those shots. Found out only 4 of Barça’s 19 were actually on target. 19 shots and just 4 on target? That’s pretty wasteful for a top club. Looked back at match summaries, yup, saw mentions of Barça missing a bunch of chances. Felt like all that fancy passing didn’t lead to real danger like it should have. Meanwhile, Leganés actually had 2 shots on target from their 5 tries. Smaller numbers, but kinda more efficient, maybe?
Spotting the Little Fights
Kept scanning the numbers. Fouls caught my eye. Leganés committed way more – 17 fouls compared to Barça’s 9. Tells me Leganés had to work incredibly hard, probably getting stuck in, trying to disrupt Barça’s flow, maybe a bit desperate at times. Also explains why Barça got way more corners. Pushing up, forcing Leganés back constantly.
What It Really Told Me
Putting it all together, the stats back up exactly how the game felt if you watched it. Barça totally dominated the ball but kept firing blanks. They just couldn’t put enough of those chances away on the day. The possession percentage is eye-watering, but the shot accuracy felt off. Leganés? They barely got a sniff. Those few shots on target were probably their big moments. Shows how much they were hanging on, fighting for every scrap, relying on discipline and hoping Barça had an off day finishing. Simple numbers, but they lay the whole match plan bare – domination, resistance, and why the result ended up like it did. Makes you look past the simple scoreline.