The Journey to a Century: Reliving Barcelona’s 100 Goals this Season and the Blaugrana’s Remarkable Scoring Feat

Reaching the Century: Barcelona’s Journey to 100 Goals this Season and the Unique Patterns of their Scoring Feat

Barcelona has achieved an impressive milestone, scoring a remarkable 100 goals in the season with one game remaining, despite their campaign being defined by a defensive struggle. As the final whistle blew in the 52nd match, it was Gavi’s rocket into the corner against Real Mallorca that marked the last goal scored at Camp Nou before its much-anticipated renovation.

The distribution of goals has been relatively balanced between the two halves of the season, with 47 goals coming in the first period. Surprisingly, only 8 goals have been scored from set-pieces, indicating a lackluster performance from free-kicks since Lionel Messi’s departure in 2021.

Furthermore, only five of the 100 goals have been scored from outside the penalty area. Among those, Robert Lewandowski has accomplished this feat twice, with Raphinha and Ansu Fati doing so twice and once, respectively. Lewandowski, who has netted an impressive 33 goals, stands as the team’s top scorer. When factoring in his 7 assists, it becomes evident that he has played a pivotal role, contributing to 40% of Barcelona’s goals this season.

Interestingly, a remarkable 63 of their goals have been first-time finishes, highlighting the intricately crafted plays and the propensity to score from close range. Additionally, 14 goals have been headed, 54 have been struck with the right foot, and 32 have been struck with the left foot. These statistics shed light on the diversity and versatility of Barcelona’s attacking options. The team’s goals have often been built upon regaining possession, with almost half (49) originating from swift counter-attacks, as reported by MD.

Impressively, only one of the 20 senior players in the squad has failed to find the back of the net this season – Sergio Busquets. The Catalan daily also emphasizes that substitutes have played a significant role, accounting for 16 of Barcelona’s goals.

As Barcelona concludes their season, the century of goals signifies both the team’s attacking prowess and the ability to adapt to new challenges. While defensive struggles may have characterized their campaign, their ability to find the back of the net consistently showcases the collective effort and creativity within the squad. With the season drawing to a close, Barcelona can reflect on their scoring achievements as they prepare for future challenges and seek to build upon their offensive successes in the seasons to come.