Barça is in its PRIME! The key factors that have made it a great team

FC Barcelona has established itself as one of the most dominant teams in the world in the 2024/25 season. Under the leadership of Hansi Flick, the 'Azulgrana' squad has transformed into a true offensive machine, without neglecting their defensive duties. Their style combines verticality, high pressure, and great tactical organization, including the use of offside as a key tool to stop rivals.

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FC Barcelona: the highest-scoring team in Europe

Statistics clearly reflect Barcelona's superiority. As of today, the Catalan club has scored 97 goals in 36 matches in LaLiga EA Sports, being the highest-scoring team in the top five European leagues. Their closest pursuer in Spain is Real Madrid, who has 74 goals in the same number of matches.

In turn, Barça also far surpasses the top scorers of the other four major leagues on the continent:

1. Bayern Munich: 95 goals in 33 matches (Bundesliga)
2. Paris Saint-Germain: 89 goals in 33 matches (Ligue 1)
3. Liverpool: 83 goals in 36 matches (Premier League)
4. Inter Milan: 75 goals in 36 matches (Serie A)

The 'Azulgrana' team and a remarkable record in LaLiga

The most striking thing is that this Barça even surpasses itself. With those 97 goals in 36 matchdays of LaLiga 2024/25, Hansi Flick's team has matched a memorable record. Without counting the golden eras of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, only Real Madrid in the 1989/90 season had reached that goalscoring amount after 36 matches in the history of the championship.

High pressure: Barça dominates recoveries in the opponent's half

Another revealing fact about the Barcelona squad's style of play is their ability to recover balls in the opponent's half. To date, the 'Culé' team has accumulated 346 recoveries in the offensive zone, the best record in all of LaLiga EA Sports 2024/25. Their closest pursuer is Real Sociedad, with 290.

Also, counting the top five European leagues, they also lead in this aspect. The Catalans surpass Manchester City and their 341 recoveries in the offensive zone.

This dominance in high pressure is a hallmark of Hansi Flick's team, which constantly suffocates its rivals from the ball's exit.

The art of offside: another strong point

Another record that highlights the team's tactical level is the number of offsides caused to the opponent. The club from the 'Ciudad Condal' has caused 174 offsides in LaLiga, far surpassing the second in this statistic: CA Osasuna, with 98. Similarly, in the scope of the top five European leagues, the 'Azulgrana' team is also the leader, above Parma, which records 115.

In short, Barça has not only recovered its competitive essence but has also elevated its performance to elite European levels. Their goalscoring ability, constant pressure in the opponent's half, and a solid tactical structure make them a team feared by any opponent, enjoying an almost perfect balance between 'show' and efficiency.