Barcelona have won their first eight games of 2026-27, while Raphinha set a club record with 12 goals in the first eight La Liga matches. Over the first seven league games, Barça covered about 21km more than Real Madrid and averaged 4.5 goals per game against 3.67 xG.
The writer interprets the gap between Barcelona’s scoring and expected-goals figures as evidence of improved finishing. The team has conceded one goal per game against 1.05 xG allowed; the article says Hansi Flick is not pursuing shutouts, but wants to limit unforced errors while his side attacks relentlessly.
Barcelona were unbeaten away at the time of the article, conceding three goals in four road games compared with five in four at Camp Nou. The writer cites the Sevilla match as an example of the team maintaining its approach under pressure from home supporters.
