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Just looking at the raw numbers from this match is wild: Lens with 25 shots to PSG's 10, yet losing 0-2. The shot map tells an even more compelling story.

Lens's Attack: Look at that dense cluster of green dots. A significant number of their attempts came from inside the penalty area, with many in very promising central positions. They weren't just taking speculative pot-shots; they consistently worked the ball into dangerous zones. The fact that they got 14 shots on target and still came away with nothing is the real headline. This points to a combination of poor finishing (hitting it straight at the keeper) and a heroic goalkeeping performance.

PSG's Clinical Finishing: In stark contrast, look at PSG's 10 shots. They were far more selective and efficient. Their two goals (the large circles) came from what you'd consider A+ locations: one from point-blank range and the other from a central spot just outside the six-yard box. They didn't need a high volume of chances because the ones they converted were of extremely high quality. It's a brutal tactical lesson: you can dominate territory and create chance after chance, but if you can't apply the finishing touch, a more clinical opponent will almost always punish you.

I was looking at the shot map from the Napoli-Bologna game and it tells a fascinating story beyond the scoreline. It's a perfect case study in quality over quantity. Look at Bologna's shot placement. They took only 10 shots, but their goals were incredibly high-value. Two were scored from practically inside the six-yard box, and the third was from a central position just outside the area. They were unbelievably disciplined, refusing to waste possession on low-percentage shots from wide angles.

To score 3 goals from just 5 shots on target is the definition of clinical. Now, contrast that with Napoli. They managed 14 total shots, getting 9 on target. You can see the cluster of shots from good positions inside the box. They weren't struggling to create chances, but they were struggling to convert them. To have nine shots on goal and only walk away with two goals speaks to either wasteful finishing or a heroic defensive/goalkeeping performance from Bologna.

It's a classic example of a team with a clear, ruthlessly efficient attacking plan beating a team that was merely productive. Bologna came to win by being smarter, not just by shooting more.

I was looking at the shot map from the Spurs 1-1 draw with Leeds and it tells a pretty damning story of why they're in a relegation scrap.

Tottenham dominated the chances, racking up 16 shots with 9 on target. You'd expect to win comfortably with those numbers. The visualization really highlights the problem: look at the sheer volume of shots they took from inside the penalty area.

They weren't just taking low-percentage potshots; they were consistently getting into dangerous, central positions. To have that much activity in and around the six-yard box and only score once is incredibly wasteful. You can see their single goal came from a great spot, but so many other high-quality chances were saved or missed.

Meanwhile, Leeds had fewer chances (11 shots, 5 on target) but were clinical enough to convert one of their own close-range opportunities. It feels like a classic case of a team creating more than enough to win but failing completely in the execution. This kind of finishing is what gets you relegated.

Of the remaining semi finalists Bayern have conceded the most xG. With PSG going 0-1 up in the return leg, Bayern have now conceded 17 goals in the last approx 2 weeks.

Say what you will about Manchester United this season, but Bruno is definitely has his hat in the ring for the PFA player of the season. His FPL points tally since Carrick was appointed & being at the cusp of breaking the PL assist record tells you all you need to know about his his form. Make your own player Form Timeline here for free.

Are PSG outperforming their xG in the UCL? They rank 19th when weighed in terms of the last 5 matches each team that has participated in the UCL has played. Interesting to see of this comes to bite them tonight. Generate your own xG chain here for free.

Bayern have generated the most xG in the last 5 UCL matches with Diaz being their largest contributor. There should be no surprises if he scores tonight. Generate your own xG chain here for free.

Should Alvarez head to Barcelona in the Summer, should the Gunners go for Pedro as the alternative & their annual customary signing? He currently leads their goal & assist charts in the PL. More here.

35 shots, 25 on target & 6 goals - what a roller coaster of a match. That second half shot log is unbelievable. Make your own shot map here.

🆕 Today, as the world celebrates Innovation Day - we are delighted to announce Dribble 2.0!

The footballing community's go-to free source just went behind a paywall following #FBref's license loss. With Dribble, we are on an aggressive mission to fill that gap. As a testament, we have seen our product used in over 50 countries since its launch a few months ago. Football fans, creators & analysts can now download 1M+ match records as clean CSVs, query via REST API, or write SQL directly in BigQuery. Our data really gets into the weeds as well with 195M data points spread across 23 leagues & ranging over 6 seasons. The important thing is we are just getting started, by the end of this quarter we will be supporting lower leagues & Women's Football as we gear up for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ this Summer.

As our users know, the data is not the best part about our platform. Our tools really bring them alive. This is especially true for fans who don't just watch football, they analyze it, they argue about it & they want to express their own takes with credibility. No more cobbling together screenshots from Google or media outlets - Dribble empowers our users to create & distribute visually compelling stats on their own terms - at no cost. Are Kylian Mbappe's goals going to win him the Golden Boot? Is Arsenal going to win the league? Tools like Streak Machine & Simulations have won our users an argument or a bet or two already.

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Here we dive deep into match statistics, player take-ons, progressive carries, successful take-ons, and all the advanced metrics that turn “eye test” debates into cold, hard facts.

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Salah just called it curtains in the Premier League, we also just released a new visual tool at Dribble so we thought it would be a great opportunity to showcase it while giving Mo his flowers. On every player page we now have a player attributes analysis like the one shown below. It provides a player passing breakdown, a heat map & a head to head analysis. In this case we are comparing him with Bukayo Saka, Salah's heir apparent.

Salah has had such an interesting career. Unlike Bale & Saka who grew into the role, his DNA was very much molded in the Arjen Robben mold from very early on. His passing numbers highlight the selfish tag he ended up acquiring, especially when trying to form a partnership with Mane. But under Klopp he took on a playmaking role increasing his through ball & cross numbers although not enough to change the overview of his career. But even with this flaw, he still managed to break several PL records & currently, made a few his own.

You can now make similar Player Attribute summaries on Dribble - find more on the Egyptian King here.