It hasn't happened in 58 years! Barcelona rewrite La Liga history

Barcelona continue to impress in the 2026/27 season. After defeating Betis in the ninth round of La Liga, Hansi Flick's side extended their winning streak to nine consecutive matches. Previously, only Real Madrid had managed such a start in the history of the Spanish top flight — the Madrid club achieved it in the 1968/69 season.

The Catalans' attacking power is just as impressive. Barcelona have scored 39 goals in their first nine league matches. The only team to have found the net more times over the same stretch was Sevilla in the 1940/41 season, with 42 goals to their name. As a result, Flick's side have already entered the ranks of the most prolific teams in the tournament's history.

Another statistic underlines Barcelona's dominance: their goal difference stands at +30 — 39 goals scored and just nine conceded. That matches Real Madrid's historic record, with Los Blancos posting the same goal difference after nine matches of the 1987/88 season.

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The Catalans can now not only extend their winning streak but also set new goalscoring records. Barcelona's start has already become one of the most impressive in La Liga history, and their opponents face a daunting task: stopping Flick's side while they are in full flight.