Roma’s defence continues to prove itself among the very best in Europe.
Jose Mourinho and his men have now registered the least expected goals (xG) allowed in all of Europe’s Top 5 leagues, ahead of teams like Barcelona, Athletic Club, Real Sociedad, Bayern Munich and Manchester City.
The backline consisting of Chris Smalling, Roger Ibanez, Gianluca Mancini and Rui Patricio have only allowed 12.9 xG in 19 games this season, reports AS Roma Data, which indicates only 0.67 xG in 90 minutes.
⛔️ L'#ASRoma è la squadra che concesso meno expected goals tra tutte le 98 dei top 5 campionati europei.
— AS Roma Data (@ASRomaData) January 23, 2023
La difesa guidata da #RuiPatricio, #Mancini, #Smalling ed #Ibanez ha concesso 12.8 xG in 19 partite, 0.67 ogni 90 min. pic.twitter.com/cptXQ8Anbc