Four head-to-head stats favoring a Barca Copa del Rey comeback vs Sevilla

January 29, 2019 By Ali M.

Topics: Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Sevilla, Copa del Rey

The Blaugrana lost the first leg 2-0 and will have to be at their very best if they wish to defend their title.

Barcelona is gearing up for a crucial clash in the Copa del Rey. The reigning champion will take on Sevilla knowing that anything short of a spectacular display could result in their elimination.

The reason for this is the result of their first-leg encounter. With Lionel Messi being rested in that game, the Catalan giant fell to a 2-0 defeat.

However, the Camp Nou side has enough quality to turn things around. Here are four stats that hint a comeback is more than possible.

Sevilla has not won at Camp Nou in nine years

Sevilla's record at Barcelona's home record isn't impressive. The last time they won an away game to the Catalan giant was back in May 2015.

Only one defeat in their last 12 encounters

Regarding the previous statistic, one might rightly point out that Barcelona needs not simply avoid defeat. However, in their last 12 meetings, Valverde's men have won nine times and lost only once (D2).

The Blaugrana average goalscoring record at home vs Sevilla in recent games

A look at the average goals score by Messi and Co. against Los Hispalenses in their last nine home encounters shows a comeback is possible. Barcelona has averages just over 2.5 goals in those aforementioned games.

Messi's home record against Sevilla

About Leo, Sevilla has lost 14 of their 16 away games against the Catalan giant in which Messi featured. Additionally, they conceded a whopping 20 goals in those matches from the Argentine alone.

When Messi wewelcomes Sevilla: 16 participations, 14 victories, eight wins by 2+ goals, 20 goals from the Argentine

Cuando Messi recibe al Sevilla en el Camp Nou...

2-1
3-1
2-1
4-0
1-2
5-0
4-0
0-0
2-1
3-2
5-1
2-1
3-0
3-0
2-1
4-2

16 partidos
14 victorias
8 por dos goles o más
20 goles del argentino

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