jeudi 29 octobre 2015

By the numbers: FC Barcelona's scoreless draw with Villanovense in the Copa de Rey

Marc Bartra led the game in passing at Villanovense. / MIGUEL RUIZ - FCB
We take a look at the most interesting facts and figures from FC Barcelona's 0–0 draw at Villanovense, which marked the first time the Catalans failed to score in a Copa del Rey match since 2011
  • The goalless draw at Villanovense spells the end of a 35-game Copa del Rey streak that saw FC Barcelona score at least one goal. The last time Barça were shut out was in the 2011 Final against Real Madrid.
  • The duel in Villanueva de la Serena marked the official first team debuts of Wilfrid Kaptoum, who started, and Aitor Cantalapiedra, who played the final 30 minutes. They became the 8th and 9th Barça B players to debut under Luis Enrique.

  • At the Estadio Romero Cuerda, Barça finished the game with a staggering figure of 73% possession.

  • The Barça players who made the most passes were Marc Bartra (93), Gerard Gumbau (91) and Thomas Vermaelen (88). They were also the most involved, 131, 112 and 111 total interventions, respectively. The Villanovense player who made the most passes was the goalkeeper Fuentes, with 37.


  • Bartra also had the second most shots on goal with three. Sandro Ramirez led Barça with four.

  • As for the  teams, Barça completed a total of 576 of 673 passes, while Villanovense were 124 for 238.

  • It had been 16 years since Barça faced a team from Extremadura. It was back in the 1998/99 La Liga when Barça played against CF Extremadura.

  • The Municipal Ramiro Cuerda became the fourth stadium in Extremadura that FC Barcelona has visited in its history. Barça had previously played in the stadiums of Don Benito (1930/31), Mérida (the 1990s) and at CF Extremadura.


from News at FCB http://bit.ly/1P7ELGs

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