The Catalans are doing better in La Liga that at the same stage last season.
Barcelona currently sit top of La Liga and four points clear of nearest challengers Real Madrid heading into the final round of fixtures in 2025.
Hansi Flick’s side have enjoyed an eventful first half of the campaign, with injuries having played a big part and the coach’s famous high line once again in the spotlight.
The general feeling is that Flick’s side aren’t as impressive as last season, but the stats show that – in La Liga at least – they are actually doing better.
After 17 games in 2025-26, Barca have 43 points and a goal difference of +29 (49 scored and 20 conceded). At the same stage last season, Barca had 38 points and a goal difference of +31 (50 goals scored and 19 conceded).
Considering that Barca have been without key players such as Joan Garcia, Raphinha and Gavi for long periods and that other players such as Alejandro Balde, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski have all been out at various different points – it’s an impressive achievement.
The return from injury of both Pedri and Raphinha has been absolutely vital and Barca have really turned around their form around since the Clasico defeat in October. Since then Barca have won all seven games to move back to the top of the table and enhance their chances of succesfully defending their title.
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