FC Barcelona is one of the most iconic clubs in world football. It’s a club which has shaped the identity of this beautiful sport. FC Barcelona is known for its tiki-taka style, football legends, and unforgettable moments. Barcelona have set some ridiculous standards that showcase their dominance in football. Here are 5 Crazy Stats About FC Barcelona That Will Blow Your Mind.
1) 92-Game Unbeaten Streak at Camp Nou (1957-1960)
Barcelona achieved an astonishing 92-game Unbeaten Streak from 1957 to 1960 at Camp Nou, in all competitions. This incredible invincible run showcased their dominance at their home, making it one of the most intimidating stadiums in the history of football.
2) La Liga’s 100-Point Mark(2012-13)
Joined with their arch-rivals Barcelona became the second team in La Liga to finish a season with 100 points, in addition to scoring 115 goals. This record is even more impressive after knowing Barcelona went on to win 32 of their 38 league games, proving their consistency throughout.
3) Lionel Messi’s Insane 91-Goal Year (2012)
In 2012, Lionel Messi not being in the best of his shape shattered all previous goal-scoring records by netting 91 goals in a calendar year. Messi used to play as an RW and still outscored entire teams. He surpassed Gerd Müller’s long-standing record of 85 goals in 1972. No one comes close to this record set by Messi. This is just one of the records set by Messi, yet to be broken. There are many other stats, many don’t know about.
4) The First Team to Win the Sextuple (2009)
Barcelona became the first team to win the sextuple in 2009, under Pep Guardiola. They won:
✅ La Liga
✅ Copa del Rey
✅ UEFA Champions League
✅ Spanish Super Cup
✅ UEFA Super Cup
✅ FIFA Club World Cup
This was the golden era of the club under Pep Guardiola. Pep Guardiola was Barcelona’s B team coach, he was called up after Barcelona deal collapsed with Jose Mourinhio. Pep rose from ranks of La Masia and had an idea about Johan Cruyff’s style. Pep integrated Cruyff’s ideas into modern football at that time and created history. Pep took bold decisions after his appointment, including the transfer of Deco and Ronaldinho to protect Messi. Pep created a monster team around the young Argentine which proved to be the correct decision for the club.
No club came close to having a year like this until Flick did this with Bayern in 2020.
5) Longest Unbeaten Run in La Liga (43 Games)
Barcelona set an outstanding record of 43 games being unbeaten in La Liga during the 2017-2018 season under Ernesto Valverde. This incredible record lasted from April 2017 to May 2018, showcasing their dominance in Spanish football. Many know this run because of Lionel Messi’s single handed dominance carrying Barcelona’s seasoned squad. Real Madrid was going to end this streak this year, but unfortunately, they had to face Barcelona in the 43rd game which ended in a 4-0 humiliation for Madrid.
