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Comparisons with last season’s La Liga.
Through 18 games in La Liga:
37.57 xG, almost identical to 37.32 last year
18.71 xGA, slightly less than 20.42 last year
34.21 xPts, 34.88 xPts last season
Last season we picked up 45 points, this season 40.
5 fewer pts from similar performances.
All stats via @UnderstatXG
— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) December 25, 2024
Despite having the “best Barcelona start in history” that saw “Raphinha putting up better per 90 numbers than prime Messi” Barcelona are 3rd and playing at a 76 point pace halfway through the season.
Merry Christmas!!!
— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) December 25, 2024
This stage last season the vibes were good. The team had played better in November/December despite facing numerous injuries. The Spanish Super Cup was a great litmus test.
Vibes are trending up this season too.
Once again the Super Cup will be a good litmus test.
— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) December 26, 2024
