The magic minute for Barcelona's comeback attempt against PSG
Looking at the goals scored by Barça and leaked by PSG throws up a curious coincidence
Dreams are free. And Barcelonismo are working out ways in which their team can come from 4-0 down to PSG on Wednesday night, clinging to all type of arguements.
Some with a more solid scientific base and others of a more esoteric nature. What could be the magic minute in Barca's comeback attempt? Mathematics is capricious and answers that question with astounding accuracy.
In the Champions League so far this season, PSG have conceded seven goals. They were received in the minutes 15 (twice), 45, 60, 69, 76 and 78. Adding these numbers and dividing them by seven gives the 'average minute' as the 51st minute.
Meanwhile, the Blaugrana have scored 20 goals in this season's Champions League. They have come in the minutes 3, 16, 17, 21, 24, 27, 50 (twice), 53, 55, 59, 60, 61, 65, 67, 69, 74, 75, 88 and 89. Adding them and dividing by 20 gives Barça 'average minute' for scoring as 51. Just a coincidence?
Therefore, the magic of mathematics suggest the 51st minute will be key in Barcelona's attempt to come from four goals down in their Champions League tie. Careful what you dream of, it may become a reality...
