The Champions League clash at St James’ Park ended Newcastle 1 Barcelona 1.
Tuesday night seeing Harvey Barnes finally giving United an 86th minute lead.
Only for the last kick of the game in added time, Lamine Yamal scoring from the penalty spot.
So the headline news is of course a draw in the Champions League last 16 first leg.
However, what do the underlying stats say:
These are the main ones that are usually quoted:
Total shots were Newcastle 16 Barcelona 9
Shots on target were Newcastle 4 Barcelona 2
Corners were Newcastle 9 Barcelona 4
Touches in the opposition box Newcastle 38 Barcelona 20
As you can see, Newcastle dominating these stats, Barcelona half as many shots on target, Newcastle more than twice as many corners.
Whilst almost twice as many total shots AND nearly twice as many touches of the ball in the opposition penalty area.
Looking further….
Hit woodwork Newcastle 1 Barcelona 0
Caught offside Newcastle 6 Barcelona 1
Clearances off the line Newcastle 0 Barcelona 1
Total clearances Newcastle 17 Barcelona 35
These other stats, continuing with a very similar story.
Newcastle United can take great heart from a performance where they bettered Barcelona in every area, apart from goals…