Barca vs Real Madrid: 10 Must-Know Stats from Each Club’s 2024/25 Campaign
As the 2024/25 La Liga season approaches its conclusion, Barcelona and Real Madrid remain at the center of attention — for very different reasons. From record-breaking numbers to surprising underperformers, here are 10 facts about Barca and 10 about Los Blancos that define their campaigns.
Barcelona: Goals, Records, and Youthful Brilliance
158 Goals Scored — Europe's Best
Barcelona have scored 158 goals in all competitions, more than any other club in Europe’s top five leagues. It's their 7th-best tally ever, behind only the historic Messi-era squads.
La Liga’s Top-Rated Players Are Mostly Blaugrana
Three of the top four players in La Liga by average rating are from Barça:
- Lamine Yamal – 7.94
- Raphinha – 7.70
- Robert Lewandowski – 7.31
Raphinha’s Historic 30+25 Season
Raphinha delivered 30 goals and 25 assists in 51 games — the first Barcelona player to hit 50+ goal contributions since Messi, Suárez, and Neymar.
Offside Trap Masters
Opponents had 32 goals disallowed for offside against Barcelona — the highest figure in Europe’s top leagues.
Ferran Torres Outshines Vini
Ferran had a personal-best season with 19 goals and 4 assists. In La Liga, he scored 10 non-penalty goals, more than Vinicius Jr. (9).
Lamine Yamal: Record-Breaking Playmaker
With 24 assists, Yamal is close to becoming the club’s top single-season assist provider of the past decade — just 3 more needed.
Barca’s 21 Big Wins
The Catalans secured 21 wins by three or more goals in 53 matches. Notably, they destroyed Valencia twice: 7–1 and 5–0 within 11 days.
Hansi Flick’s Clásico Domination
New coach Hansi Flick won all three of his debut Clásicos — something no one has done at Barça since Pep Guardiola. Total score: 12–4.
Gavi’s Disappointing Numbers
Despite starting over 10 games, Gavi has the lowest average rating in the squad: just 6.43.
Szczesny the Lucky Charm
Wojciech Szczesny lost just 1 of 26 matches since resuming his career — and won 2 more trophies than Harry Kane has in his lifetime.
Real Madrid: Injuries, Mbappé, and Mixed Fortunes
Mbappé’s Nearly Record Debut
Kylian Mbappé leads Real with a 7.68 rating and is just one goal shy of Ivan Zamorano’s debut season record (37 goals).
Only 4 Players Avoided Injuries
The only Real Madrid players who didn't suffer any injuries this season:
- Luka Modrić
- Arda Güler
- Raúl Asencio
- Endrick
Discipline Twins
Real Madrid and Barcelona both top the fair play rankings in La Liga with just 54 yellow cards each.
Champions League Consistency (Mostly)
Real reached the UCL semifinals in 12 of the last 15 seasons. The only exceptions: 2018/19, 2019/20, and now 2024/25.
Endrick’s Alarming Stats
The Brazilian wonderkid ranks 320th in La Liga by rating (6.10) among players with 15+ matches — only 5 players rank lower.
Vini’s Forgettable 2025
Since January, Vinicius Jr. has only 8 goal contributions. In comparison, Antony has 13 — and played three fewer matches.
Penalty Advantage
Real Madrid were awarded 9 penalties, the most in La Liga. 5 of them came within the first 6 matchdays.
Valverde, the Relentless Engine
Fede Valverde played more than anyone: 4578 minutes over 54 matches — showing unmatched durability.
Arda Güler’s Quiet Efficiency
Despite only 14 starts, Arda has 8 assists, placing him in the top 4 Real Madrid players for total assists across all competitions.
87 Points Possible
If they win their final fixtures, Real can finish with 87 points — matching or exceeding the total from two of their last three title-winning seasons.
Final Word
Barcelona dazzled with attacking fireworks and youth talent, while Real Madrid juggled injuries, discipline, and a new-look frontline. Whether you back Blaugrana brilliance or Madrid’s grit, La Liga’s giants continue to define elite football — in their own unique ways.
Published by Patrick Jane
11.05.2025