Barca sets an incredible record that even the Messi era couldn't achieve

Barcelona achieved a significant milestone following their victory over Real Sociedad in La Liga's seventh round.

Barcelona continues to demonstrate consistent form in the early season with a crucial win against Real Sociedad in the 7th round of La Liga. This result not only allowed the Catalan club to take the top spot from Real Madrid but also marked an extremely impressive accomplishment.

Accordingly, coach Hansi Flick's squad extended their consecutive scoring streak to 44 matches. This record was first set over 80 years ago when Barcelona, led by coach Juan Jose Nogues, scored in 44 straight games from November 22, 1942, to February 6, 1944. Not even the legendary Johan Cruyff's team or the Barcelona squad featuring Lionel Messi had ever reached this number.

The current scoring run began on December 21, 2024, in a 1-2 loss to Atletico Madrid. Prior to that, Barca failed to score in a 0-1 defeat to Leganes. Since then, over nine months and 44 matches across all competitions, the Catalan team has consistently found the back of the net.

While the 1940s record was limited to matches in La Liga and the Copa del Rey, the current streak also includes the Champions League and the Spanish Super Cup.

Moreover, the Barca squad under Flick has impressed with their devastating attacking power. In the 2024/25 season, they have scored 174 goals across all competitions, ranking them among the top three highest-scoring seasons in the club's history.

After the match, coach Hansi Flick praised his players for their performance in a hard-fought victory against the Basque representatives.

The German strategist stated: "We went through a tough match, but this victory is fully deserved. I truly appreciate how the players competed and showed their quality.

Despite some changes in the starting lineup, everyone gave their all, and that is something I really admire. I am very proud; it’s truly fantastic. I’m happy for the players and the fans alike. I believe this will help us keep improving."

The win against Real Sociedad is seen as a stepping stone for Barcelona as they prepare to host PSG in the second group stage match of the Champions League.

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