On the way to overtake Pep? The crazy numbers of Hansi Flick at Barcelona

Hansi Flick has led Barcelona to 68 out of 88 matchdays in first place in La Liga (77%), with two consecutive league titles. He ranks fourth in club history in matchdays at the top, behind Guardiola, Rijkaard, and Valverde. This season, Barcelona leads with 33 points after 12 matchdays.

Since arriving at Barcelona in the summer of 2024, Hansi Flick has led the team to two consecutive league titles and near-total dominance in La Liga. According to a report in the newspaper 'AS', out of 88 matchdays he has been in charge, Barcelona finished 68 of them in first place – 77% of matchdays. Flick ranks fourth in club history in matchdays at the top, behind Pep Guardiola (87), Frank Rijkaard (85), and Ernesto Valverde (80). In percentage of top finishes, he is second only to Valverde (84%). This season, after 12 matchdays, Barcelona leads with 33 points, three more than Real Madrid and five more than Atlético. The article notes that Flick is expected to maintain the top spot in the upcoming matchday, moving closer to Guardiola's record.