This week’s pod includes:
3 Key Stats
Along with a goal and four assists in four games, Lamine Yamal has the most completed take-ons (15) + progressive passes (26) of any midfielder or forward in LaLiga this term
Real Sociedad’s xG against Getafe (0.02) was the lowest of any side in a LaLiga game since Eibar v Atletico Madrid in April 2021 (0 - no shot attempts)
Oscar Mingueza has been directly involved in five goals in LaLiga so far (2 goals, 3 assists); the most by a defender four games into a season on record.
❓ The Big Question
How do Barcelona replace Marc Bernal?
Jamie and Robbie discuss how Barcelona will cope with the loss of Bernal and what we saw from them in this respect against Real Valladolid.
They also discuss Barcelona’s start to the season in general from how dynamic they look to Raphinha’s fine form.
🔍 Spotlight On
Villarreal - LaLiga’s not so surprise package
A one word verdict on each of the new signings including the brilliantly unorthodox Thierno Barry (two words, we know). Some thoughts on Santi Comesaña and Villarreal’s project in general.
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