14.11.2024 10:41
Barcelona, sitting at the top of the La Liga in Spain, has established itself as a leader in Europe’s top five leagues by catching its opponents offside nearly 7 times every 90 minutes. Coach Flick, who relies on a high defensive line and creates a compact game structure, surprises opponents with the offside trap strategy, strengthening Barcelona's success in defense.
The tactics employed by Barcelona, the reigning champions of Spain's La Liga, have come to light. The Catalans have managed to catch their opponents offside nearly 7 times every 90 minutes, making them the clear leaders in one of Europe's top 5 leagues. The data from Barcelona, sitting at the top of the Spanish League, serves as proof of how much they deserve to be at the summit. The Catalan team stands out as the one playing the best football, scoring the most goals, and achieving the highest number of victories so far.
THEY ARE EXCELLENT AT IMPLEMENTATION
According to an analysis by Marca newspaper, one of the most interesting features of Barcelona's performance this season has been their ability to frequently catch opponents offside. Coach Flick, who relies on a high defensive line and creates a compact game structure, has managed to create a sort of "offside trap" that draws all the attention. This strategy has not only surprised opponents but also strengthened Barcelona's defensive success.
6.62 OFFSIDES PER MATCH
While more weeks may have passed in La Liga compared to other leagues, according to the standardized data per game duration, Barcelona is still far ahead. Barcelona catches their opponents offside 6.62 times every 90 minutes, while this rate is 3.58 for Parma. This difference highlights how effective Barcelona's defensive strategy is.