15 Dominant Wins in Half a Season: Barcelona – Europe’s Most Ruthless Team

In their match against Valencia, the Catalans again demonstrated their dominance, crushing their opponent with a 7-1 victory.

If anyone thought Barcelona had lost their former power, the match against Valencia put everything in place. Seven goals in one game were a stark reminder that Barcelona can put on a real show under Hansi Flick. The most striking part? By the 14th minute, the scoreboard already read 3-0. Relentless attacking pressure and well-drilled combinations led to a 5-0 scoreline by halftime.

Flick has turned Barcelona into a ruthless scoring machine. In their last five matches alone, they have scored 23 goals. Additionally, the Blaugrana have already secured 15 dominant wins in 32 games, netting 101 goals — an exceptional feat, even by Barcelona’s best standards. And they’re not just dismantling mid-table teams but crushing some of Europe’s strongest clubs.

Twice this season, Barcelona demolished Real Madrid (4-0, 5-2), left no chance for Bayern Munich (4-1) and Young Boys (5-0), destroyed Valladolid (7-0) and Sevilla (5-1). Valencia (7-1) now joins the growing list of victims who had the misfortune of facing this unstoppable side.

Every Forward is Making an Impact

Every attacking player is contributing significantly. Lamine Yamal, just 17 years old, already boasts 9 goals and 13 assists this season. His combination play with Frenkie de Jong in the 3rd minute set the tone for the match. Raphinha, enjoying a fantastic season, added another goal, taking his tally to 22 goals and 10 assists across all competitions. The Brazilian has also netted four times for his national team.

Robert Lewandowski, despite facing criticism, once again proved his worth. Coming off the bench, he quickly found the net, increasing his tally to 17 La Liga goals, surpassing Kylian Mbappé in the race for the Golden Boot. Ironically, the league's top scorers are the two most heavily criticized strikers — Lewandowski and Mbappé. Robert has 17 goals, while Kylian sits at 15. Critics may question their performances, but the numbers speak for themselves.

However, the true star of the match was Fermín López. The young midfielder scored a brace and provided two assists, playing a crucial role in Valencia's complete dismantling.

Barcelona’s Ruthless Attacking Speed is Astonishing

The sheer pace at which Barcelona is destroying opponents is astonishing. And while Real Madrid still leads the league table, the Blaugrana machine refuses to give up its title hopes.

Despite their attacking brilliance, weaknesses remain. Defensive errors persist, highlighted by a 10-game streak without a clean sheet in La Liga. The last time Barcelona kept a shutout was in October against Real Madrid.

Individual mistakes also continue to plague the team. Against Valencia, Wojciech Szczęsny nearly conceded a penalty after fouling Hugo Duro. Only a VAR intervention — which detected an earlier foul by José Gayà — saved Barcelona from further trouble.

This was far from Szczęsny’s first blunder. He had already made costly mistakes against Benfica and Real Madrid. Perhaps his return to top-level football was a rushed decision. However, Barcelona had no choice — they urgently needed a replacement for the injured Marc-André ter Stegen.

Defensive Instability – Barcelona’s Biggest Weakness

Defensive inconsistency remains Barcelona’s biggest issue this season. The gap to Real Madrid in the title race might not exist without these struggles. However, one thing is clear: Barcelona is making La Liga exciting again by producing performances like this.

A thrilling season finale awaits!

Published by Patrick Jane
27.01.2025