Jürgen Klopp’s Germany didn’t just get the job done with a 3-1 victory over Serbia; they completely dominated proceedings, and the numbers tell the story of a team increasingly comfortable playing the kind of football their new coach wants to see.
Germany finished with a staggering 79% possession, completing 785 passes at a 93% accuracy rate. They also registered 22 shots — six of which were on target — and generated 2.71 expected goals (xG).
The dominance extended into the attacking third, where Germany
recorded 42 touches inside Serbia’s penalty area compared to just eight for their opponents. They also created four big chances, although three went unfinished.
The six-to-zero advantage in corners further highlighted how much pressure Germany maintained throughout the match.
Perhaps most encouragingly, this was not simply possession for possession’s sake. Germany consistently found ways to penetrate Serbia’s defense, created quality opportunities, and controlled the tempo. Klopp has been preaching intensity, movement, and attacking football. Against Serbia, his players delivered all three.
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