Flick's flying start: Barcelona's numbers challenge Mourinho
After a 5-1 win over Feyenoord, Hansi Flick's Barcelona has secured five straight victories, showcasing a dominant start to the season.
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Barcelona has begun the season in scintillating form, securing five wins from their opening five official matches. The latest display was a comprehensive 5-1 victory against Feyenoord in their Champions League opener, marking a perfect start under the leadership of Hansi Flick.
The statistics behind this run are striking. The team has scored 22 goals while conceding only three, showing significant improvement from their start last season, where they managed four wins and a draw with 15 goals scored and four conceded. Their scoring average has surged from three to 4.4 goals per match.
Raphinha has been the catalyst for this attacking explosion, netting six times in the league and adding two more in Europe. His form has effectively silenced doubts regarding a potential void at the centre-forward position following the club's summer transfer activity.
This flying start creates immediate pressure on Real Madrid. Over the same period, José Mourinho's side has managed four wins and one defeat, sitting third in the league table while Barcelona remains perfect. With 12 points from 12, the Catalan side holds an early advantage.
The first El Clásico of the season on October 25 will serve as the definitive test. Currently, it appears that Mourinho's return to the Bernabéu has come at a difficult juncture, facing a Barcelona side that seems to be unleashing its most lethal version yet.