On the morning of September 27, despite being behind Celta Vigo in multiple offensive statistics, Atlético Madrid managed to secure a 1-0 victory away from home, laying a solid foundation for the upcoming Madrid Derby.
This win was largely attributed to Alvarez’s crucial goal in the dying minutes of the game and the outstanding performance of goalkeeper Oblak. Alvarez delivered the decisive goal, while Oblak’s top-notch display reminded everyone of his glory days. However, despite these standout individual performances, Atlético’s overall game performance still left much to be desired. After the match, head coach Simeone also acknowledged that the team needs to further improve their level. The match data reflected this point as well.
According to statistical data, Celta Vigo had the upper hand in many aspects, with a possession rate of 58.5%, leading in the number of shots (10 compared to Atlético’s 8) and on-target shots (4 compared to Atlético’s 2). Additionally, Celta Vigo’s expected goals were 1.37, significantly higher than Atlético’s 0.63. In terms of pass count (666 versus Atlético’s 465), pass accuracy (87.8% versus Atlético’s 80%), precision of final passes (76% versus Atlético’s 59%), and possession times in the opponent’s half (19 versus Atlético’s 12), Celta Vigo also performed better.
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