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The 1-1 draw slightly flattered Deportivo La Coruna, with Elche's higher xG (1.41 vs 0.34) reflecting their greater control of chance quality. Despite Depor taking an early lead through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (21'), assisted by Lorenzo Amatucci, Elche's 61% possession and 11 total shots (6 on target) created sustained pressure that eventually told when Marc Aguado converted Gonzalo Villar's assist (76').

Elche's tactical edge came from converting dominance into dangerous situations — their 6 corners and 7 shots inside the box dwarfed Depor's 2 and 6 respectively. Though Depor matched Elche for shots inside the box, their lack of precision (only 3 on target) and lower xG per shot (0.043 vs Elche's 0.128) highlighted a reliance on Aubameyang's clinical finish rather than sustained threat. The key stat: Elche's xG overperformance (1.41 expected vs 1 actual) was still superior to Depor's (0.34 expected vs 1 actual), underlining who truly dictated play.