Atlético Madrid 0–1 FC Barcelona: Fast xG, xT & Player Ratings
Date: April 2, 2025
Competition: Copa del Rey
Result: Atlético Madrid 0 – 1 FC Barcelona
Formations: Atlético 5–3–2 | Barcelona 4–2–3–1
Match Time: 99 mins
Active Play: 55 mins
xG: Atlético 1.1 – 1.9 Barcelona
xT: Atlético 1.3 – 1.5 Barcelona
Atlético Madrid vs FC Barcelona: Game Summary
The player is awarded a rating for each game based on how good the player's performance was compared to other players in the same position, with data from a magnitude of historical games.
Key Takeaways
Set up in a compact 5–3–2 to frustrate and break in transition.
Offered very little in front of goal — 0 shots on target.
xG Timeline: Barcelona’s control was steady. Atlético had a minor buildup phase but no real finishing threat.
xT Timeline: Game was tight early, but Barcelona pulled away by the half and held on.
Three Stars of the Game
Frenkie De Jong - Barcelona - 7.7
Raphael Dias Belloli (Raphinha) - Barcelona - 7.2
Lamine Yamal - Barcelona - 7.0
Final Thoughts
Barcelona executed a controlled, professional performance to eliminate Atlético from the Copa del Rey. While the scoreline was close, the numbers tell a clearer story — Barça dictated pace, territory, and threat. A deserved win.
