So last night I got this itch to compare PSG and Liverpool’s recent stats before the Champions League clash. Grabbed my laptop around midnight – bad idea, I know, but curiosity wins, right?
The Messy Start
First I googled “PSG Liverpool recent matches”. Instant regret. Flooded with old games and preview articles, zero actual stats. Clicked through ten pages feeling like a total fool. Those genius stat-tracking platforms? Yeah, none let you filter properly unless you pay up.
So I did this instead:
- Opened separate tabs for Premiere League and Ligue 1 official sites
- Went to table standings > clicked each team > manually checked last 5 matches
- Juiced up Excel like it’s 2003 – made columns for shots, possession, goals
PSG’s Home Truths
Checked PSG’s Parc des Princes games first. Last match? 3-1 win over Nice. Stats said 62% possession and 18 shots. Looked great… until I noticed Nice played half the game with 10 men. Cherry-picking stats much?
Scrolled further. Got burned by that Dortmund game. PSG had 70% possession and still lost. Excel sheet screamed red flags.
Liverpool’s Away Blues
Switched to Liverpool’s away records. Crystal Palace game popped up – 68% possession, 15 shots… zero goals. Literally laughed at my screen. Their win against West Ham? Only 45% possession but 3 goals. Football makes zero sense sometimes.
Then I noticed something wild: Liverpool conceded first in 4 out of 5 away games. PSG kept clean sheets against relegation teams but leaked goals against top-half clubs. My coffee went cold while comparing these patterns.
The Realization
After two hours and three coffee refills, I stared at my messy spreadsheet. The “aha” moment? Stats lie if you don’t see context.
- PSG dominates weak teams but chokes against pressing
- Liverpool’s midfield gets overrun early in away games
- Both teams’ xG look sexy until you see defensive errors
Ultimately closed Excel feeling smarter but poorer (those wasted hours!). Stats give pieces of the puzzle, not the full picture. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need aspirin.
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