Barcelona seemed to have forgotten about losing. Although they had to suffer a lot in the beginning of the match against Leganes. Despite showing dominance on the opponent’s field, the Blue-Granadas were not able to get the right goal. They had to return with disappointment due to finishing failures. Barca was repeatedly disappointed in front of Leganes’ low-block defense.
In the end, however, Leganes defender Jorge Sainz scored an own goal to give Barca victory. Capitalizing on this goal, Barcelona remained unbeaten in 24 consecutive matches. Which has also taken its place in the club’s colorful history. However, Hansi Flick’s disciples will have to go a long way to set a new record.
With 24 consecutive matches unbeaten, Rafinha-Lewandowski’s Barcelona has risen to 4th place in the list of consecutive victories in their club history. In the 2005-06 season, Barca was also unbeaten in 24 consecutive matches under Frank Rijkaard. Coincidentally, Barca won 20 matches on both occasions. And the remaining 4 matches were drawn.
Barca went undefeated in 27 consecutive matches under Rinus Micheles in the 1973-74 season. That would remain a record for Barcelona for many years to come. Barca also won the league title under the Dutch coach. It is relatively easy for the current Barca team to equal this record. Their next three matches will be against Borussia Dortmund, Celta Vigo and Mallorca.
Barcelona’s undefeated journey
| Match number | Coach (country) | Season | Titles won during the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Luis Enrique (Spain) | 2015-16 | Copa del Rey, Club World Cup, La Liga, UEFA Super Cup |
| 29 | Luis Enrique and Ernesto Valverde (Spain) | 2016-17 and 2017-18 | Spanish Super Cup, Copa del Rey (2), Spanish La Liga |
| 24 | Rinus Michel (Netherlands) | 1973-74 | Spanish La Liga |
| 24 (ongoing) | Hansi Flick (Germany) | 2024-25 | Spanish Super Cup . (Rest of the competition ongoing) |
Luis Enrique is credited with two of the best unbeaten runs in Barcelona’s history. From a former player to coach, he took the team to another level. Between Enrique’s departure and Ernesto Valverde’s arrival, Barcelona went undefeated for 29 matches.
And on top of all that, Barcelona’s record of 39 consecutive matches unbeaten in the 2015-16 season. Which they achieved under Enrique. Barcelona still needs 16 wins to surpass that incredible record. Therefore, Hansi Flick’s disciples will have to maintain their winning streak not only this season but also next season.
