Barcelona is an unstoppable force in attack

Barcelona is a relentless force. The team led by Hansi Flick confirmed last week against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid the good offensive sensations they had shown in the early matches and presented credentials to be the best attack in European football. The Catalans have scored 37 goals in the league after eleven rounds, a figure far superior to direct rivals like Carlo Ancelotti's team (21), Villarreal (20), or the modest 16 goals that Atlético Madrid has scored so far in the domestic championship.

"At the moment we are in the flow. We play well, win, and score goals," Flick said last Saturday after overwhelming Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. The German coach boasted after a football demonstration in which many of the keys that have led Barcelona to be a true powerhouse in attack could be seen. The Catalans were once again accurate in front of the rival goal and scored four goals that added to the long list of goals they have this season.

With those four goals, Barcelona has already scored 37 goals in eleven rounds, or in other words, they score 3.36 goals per match. This figure summarizes the avalanche that Flick's team has become and forces a comparison with the most powerful teams on the old continent. Only Bayern Munich, who were overwhelmed at Lluis Companys, withstands the onslaught. The Germans have scored 29 goals in 9 rounds (3.62 goals per game) and are the most prolific team in the top five leagues, far ahead of Manchester City leading the Premier League (2.22), PSG leading in France (3.1), or Atalanta, the top-scoring team in Italy (2.66).

Barcelona has reached these figures after overcoming the lack of accuracy that Xavi often referred to last season. The Catalans are accurate in front of the rival goal, as evidenced by the fact that no one has a higher percentage of shots ending in goals (25%), while last year it was 17.95%. This improvement is fundamental in a Barcelona that has become much more versatile in play. In the classic, a team capable of holding the ball in different phases of the game and also capable of having more vertical attacks to surprise the rival team could be seen.

This versatility has combined with the good form of the attacking players of the Catalan team. Flick has managed to bring out the best in Lewandowski, who seems inexhaustible and has already scored 14 goals in the league. The Pole has a good challenge ahead against Espanyol this Sunday. He has scored in five consecutive rounds, which is his record with Barcelona. He has never managed to celebrate goals for six consecutive weeks, considering all competitions.

Flick has surrounded him with two lieutenants who attract a lot of attention and relieve the Pole of responsibility. Raphinha has already scored 6 goals and 6 assists, while Lamine Yamal is not far behind with 5 goals and 6 assists. The result is a team that has lost its fear and always looks forward. From the league that Barcelona won two seasons ago with defensive numbers that aroused admiration in Europe, it has become a team that stands out for the opposite. Barcelona instills fear and exudes optimism for what is to come with the return of players like Fermín López or Dani Olmo, two players who also guarantee goals.