"Barcelona's start to the 2025/26 season has been far from ideal. After a dream debut year under Hansi Flick that ended with a domestic treble, expectations were sky-high for the German coach's second campaign. Interestingly, nine games into the new season and the numbers - and more importantly, the performances - tell a completely different story. The reality is, though, that the team looks disjointed this season, lacking sharpness in attack and stability in defence."
"Now, according to SPORT, Barcelona were among the most hard-working teams in La Liga last season, ranking fifth in distance covered per game with an average of 117.4 kms - well above the league's average of 115.5 kms. Only Celta Vigo, Atletico Madrid, Girona, and Espanyol managed to post better figures. This high level of intensity, combined with Flick's trademark pressing and ball control, helped Barça dominate games deep into the final minutes."
"In the opening nine fixtures, Barcelona have dropped to fifteenth place in distance covered, averaging only 113.4 kms per game, which is nearly four kilometres less than last season and below the current La Liga average of 115 kms. This decline is not just a number as it reflects a visible drop in energy, rhythm, and effort. In contrast, rivals like Atletico Madrid average more than 120 kms, while teams such as Espanyol, Elche, and Celta all exceed 117 kms."
Barcelona began the 2025/26 season poorly after a debut year that ended with a domestic treble. Nine matches into the campaign the team appears disjointed, lacking attacking sharpness and defensive stability. Last season Barcelona averaged 117.4 km covered per game, ranking fifth in La Liga, but in the opening nine fixtures they have dropped to 15th with 113.4 km per game, below the league average of 115 km. The decline corresponds with a visible reduction in energy, rhythm, high-intensity sprints in the 21–24 km/h range, and a loss of Flick's trademark pressing and quick recoveries.
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