New Delhi: FC Barcelona celebrated an impressive milestone in a 3-1 victory over Espanyol in the Catalan Derby, bringing their season goal tally to 50 goals. Barca achieved the milestone in just 15 games, a feat even the legendary trio Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar Jr could not accomplish in their time at the club.
Under the guidance of new manager Hansi Flick this season Robert Lewandowski has emerged as a standout performer netting an astonishing 17 goals so far. The Polish striker has showcased his talent and experience on the pitch setting a strong foundation for Barcelona’s offensive play.
La Liga Player of the Month for October! pic.twitter.com/bgANbIHVk9
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 3, 2024
The 17-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal has also been making waves with six goals while the captain Raphinha has added another 11 goals to the team’s tally. These three players have collectively scored 34 of Barcelona’s 50 goals highlighting their essential roles in the team’s attacking strategy.
Raphinha: “I see Lamine Yamal more like Neymar. His dribbles, how quickly he thinks to dribble. When you think you can steal the ball from him, he does something you’ve never seen in your life.” pic.twitter.com/0kHRb4JeOB
— total Barça (@totalBarca) November 2, 2024
Barcelona’s record-breaking stats
15 matches, 50 goals, Barcelona, Hansi Flick. pic.twitter.com/DzxA22keLt
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In La Liga, Barca has scored a total of 40 goals marking one of the most productive starts in the club’s history. The only better record than this dates back to the 1950-51 season when the team scored more goals in the first 12 league games but this season Flick’s side has been just as prolific as they have scored scoring two or more goals in nearly every match.
Barca’s high-scoring run includes dominant La Liga victories over Valladolid (7-0), Girona (4-1), Villarreal (5-1), Alaves (3-0), Sevilla (5-1), Real Madrid (4-1), and Espanyol (3-1).
In the Champions League, they have added 10 more goals, averaging three per match with standout wins over Young Boys (5-0) and Bayern Munich (4-1). Even in a narrow 2-1 loss to Monaco they still managed to get on the scoresheet. With nine different goalscorers contributing reaching 50 goals in 15 games marks an improvement over their previous best record in 2016-17 where it took them 17 games to hit the same tally.
