Postmatch editorial
FC Barcelona made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was FC Barcelona 1-0 Celta de Vigo. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Lamine Yamal put the first mark on the match 40', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: FC Barcelona led Total shots 10-6. FC Barcelona also shaded Possession 61%-39%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made FC Barcelona the favourite at 80.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
FC Barcelona
80.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona
Celta de Vigo
10
6
Possession
FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona
Celta de Vigo
61%
39%
Corners
FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona
Celta de Vigo
5
3