CREATIVITY AND INEFFICIENCY
CREATIVITY AND INEFFICIENCY
This article focuses on and provides an insight to the recent performances by Fc Barcelona in the current La Liga 23/24 Season which has almost reached the halfway mark with 18 games played.
Note : This article will consist of charts and viewers are advised to view it in the 'horizontal' mode for better reading.
As stated in the previous article (Link), Fc Barcelona has the most number of chances created so far in the competition but are still sitting 4th in the table.
How many goals have Barcelona scored?
How many chances have Barcelona missed?
How are other top teams doing offensively?
These Questions will be answered through visual representations of data.
Data Credits : https://www.sofascore.com/
Visualisation : Authentic
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1. Big Chances Created
This is a representation of the chances created by all teams in La Liga so far into the competition.
Understanding the graph :
- It clearly shows that Fc Barcelona has created the most amount of chances (70) in the tournament.
- This is a great sign for FCB.
- Girona Fc and Athletic Bilbao are the next teams with the most chances created.
2. BIG CHANCES MISSED
This is a representation of the total chances missed by each team in La Liga.
Understanding the graph :
- Barcelona has the most chances missed which makes one realise the inefficiency up front.
- The team with the least amount of chances missed is UD Las Palmas.
3. The Difference in the Top 4
This graph compares the goals scored and chances missed of the top 4.
- Barcelona is the only team in the top 4 with more chances missed than goals scored.
- Imagine the output FCB can produce if they are more efficient.
4. Efficiency of Taking Chances
This graph will show the most efficient teams in terms of offensive display.
Efficiency here, is calculated on the basis of comparing chances created and chances taken for each team.
As per calculations, you will be surprised to know the leaders in this aspect.
Understanding the Graph :
- Atletico Madrid are the most efficient team in La Liga with an efficiency rate of 50%.
- Barcelona are in 16th place in terms of efficiency with only 30% efficiency rate.
CONCLUSION :
- This article puts inefficiency into such a greater perspective and speaks volumes about the offensive output of FCB.
- Barcelona can score at least 3 goals a game if we manage to convert even approximately 45% of the total chances created.
- Hopefully, the future games are the ones where this high potential is realised by the team.
What would you like to know more?
Isn't it surprising that Barca are 16th in terms of offensive efficiency?
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