La Liga 2017/18: Barcelona 6-1 Eibar, 5 talking points

#3 Eibar took the game to Barcelona

Eibar maintained a 67% pass accuracy in Barcelona's half

Most teams who come to the Nou Camp often find themselves camped in their own half for most of the game, looking to just hit on the counter. Eibar tried to execute the best of both worlds.

They defended in mass but also attacked in mass. The idea was to stifle Barcelona whilst defending but to also overload them in the attack by surprising them with sheer numbers. If it weren’t for poor finishing, it’s not inconceivable that last year’s 10th placed team could have earned a point at the Nou Camp.

Eibar hit the woodwork twice and attempted more shots on goal (13) than Barcelona (11) managed to. They forced Germany’s no.2 to make more saves than he usually does as he made 3 crucial stops to keep Barcelona’s lead intact.