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Stats Gallery: shots, creation zones, aerial duels and more from Chelsea vs Juventus

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Chelsea dominated Juventus 4-0 at home to reach the knockout round of the Champions League. Goals from Chalobah, James, Hudson-Odoi and Werner helped the Blues to produce an impressive display.

We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including;
* shot maps
* xT (expected threat)
* pass networks
* xG timelines
* defensive duels
* average positions and much more!

We also try to answer some questions for you with the visuals;

Which team took the highest number of shots? Who won the most number of aerial duels?

To navigate the stats gallery, simply click on the numbers to move through the pages.

At the end of the gallery, you’ll be able to download the full PDF stats report.

Champions League Stats: Chelsea vs Juventus

Chelsea lined up in a back three, 3-4-3 formation. Pulisic led the attacking line-up with support from Hudson-Odoi on the left flank and Ziyech on the right flank.

The Blues played with a high line, with multiple players pushing high up the pitch and occupying spaces in the opposition half. Both the wingbacks pushed high up the pitch as well.

Juventus lined up in a 4-4-2 formation. Morata led the attack with support from Chiesa.

The average position indicates that Juventus were pushed in their half. Chiesa was the man highest up the pitch for his side. Both fullbacks remained in their half.

Chelsea’s xG of 2.57 surpassed that of Juventus’ 0.42. The Blues took more than thrice the number of shots as their opponents. Chelsea’s lower PPDA value suggests that they were more effective in their defensive pressing than Juventus. Chelsea also claimed the majority of the possession at the final whistle.

The Blues were dominant in terms of the majority of attacking metrics. Chalobah had the highest xG in the match, followed by Werner. James took the highest number of shots, while also making the joint-highest number of dribbles along with Cuadrado and Hudson-Odoi. De-Ligt won the highest number of aerial duels.

Chelsea took a total of 19 shots with seven shots on target. They took plenty of shots from inside as well as outside the opposition box. All four of Chelsea’s goals were scored from inside the opposition box.

Juventus took a total of four shots with just two on target. Most of their shots were taken from outside the opposition box.

Chelsea were the more threatening side in both halves, as indicated by the xT timeline. The xG timeline follows a similar pattern as well, with the Blues coming out on top in both halves.

Rudiger attempted 73 passes for his team while also receiving 71 from his side.

Bonucci attempted 64 passes for his team while also receiving 46 from his side.

Chelsea dominated the passing zones on the left wing. They delivered three successful smart passes inside the opposition box while also delivering multiple successful crosses from half-spaces on the right flank and the left flank.

Juventus dominated the passing zones in their half. They delivered one successful cross inside the opposition box.

Chelsea created their highest xT in the half-space near the opposition box. Ziyech created the highest xT from passes, 0.55.

Kante created the highest xT from his dribbles, 0.067.

Juventus created the highest xT from inside the opposition box. Bonucci created the highest xT from passes, 0.278.

Dybala and Rabiot were inaccurate with their passing, which brought their xT from passes down. Alex Sandro created the highest xT from his dribbles, 0.029.

Ziyech and Jorginho won three defensive duels each. Chelsea were successful in winning defensive duels on the left wing in the opponent’s half.

Chelsea won most of their aerial duels in the opponent’s half. Rudiger, James, Thiago Silva and Pulisic won two aerial duels each.

James and Jorginho recovered four loose balls each. Chelsea won most of their loose ball duels in the opponent’s half.

McKennie won three of his 11 defensive duels. Juventus were successful in winning defensive duels in their half.

Matthijs de Ligt won all five of his aerial duels. Juventus won most of their aerial duels in their half.

Rabiot won three of his six loose ball duels. Juventus were successful in recovering loose balls in their half and a few near the centre.

Chelsea were impressive since the start of the match and did not allow Juventus a chance to mount a come-back. The Blues now lead Group H with 12 points.

If you want to download the stats report in PDF format you can do so here: Champions League Stats: Chelsea vs Juventus

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