As the referee blew his whistle at full time, Martin Braithwaite’s 43rd-minute goal against Real Betis ensured that Espanyol secured their fourth win of the season in La Liga. Real Betis, who were placed sixth in La Liga, couldn’t find the back of the net even after trying hard for 90 minutes. They dominated possession and attacks, kept knocking on the door, but had to leave disappointed.
We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including;
* shot maps
* xG (expected goals)
* pass networks
* positional attacks
* defensive duels
* key players
* average positions and much more!
We also try to answer some questions for you with the visuals;
How did Espanyol win with less number of shots on target? How did Real Betis lose even after launching the majority of positional attacks?
To navigate the stats gallery simply click on the numbers to move through the pages.
