Barcelona reach unprecedented goal difference milestone after 11 La Liga games

Barcelona reach unprecedented goal difference milestone after 11 La Liga gamesBarcelona’s start to the new season has been stellar, and barring the two defeats to PSG and Real Madrid which came as a shock, they have been simply unstoppable.Beyond just stringing wins together for fun, it is the manner in which Hansi Flick’s side have done the same that has caught the attention of the world.After all, the rate at which they have been scoring goals has been exceptional, and they have almost made it a norm to score four to five goals in every outing.A stunning recordOne of Barcelona’s many goalscoring machines. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)At this point, Barcelona have played eleven games in La Liga and have scored a stunning 46 goals in that duration with an average of over four goals per game.Overall, they have conceded 12 goals in the same timeframe, and their goal difference thus stands at a staggering +34.That number, quite unanimously, is considered the largest in La Liga history after eleven match days. While there may not be any accurate records of the early years, such a massive difference at such an early stage in the season is almost unheard of.Back in formBarcelona put six goals past Alaves. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)Barcelona’s 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid last weekend was a rare anomaly in the team’s calendar, for they have scored in abundance in almost every other game in La Liga.Many expected the team’s momentum to take a blow after suffering two back-to-back defeats, especially given how they struck where it hurts most.Yet, Flick’s men seem to have comfortably moved past the slump. They got back to winning ways last night against Deportivo Alaves, and did it in their traditional dominant style as they scored six goals against the visitors.Raphinha and Lamine Yamal netted braces, while Anthony Gordon and Fermin Lopez scored the other goals for the team on the night. With the players once again picking up form, the goal difference could go on increasing with every passing game.Given that the next league clash is against Atletico Madrid, Barcelona will be determined to take a win away from the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, and thereby make a statement to the world once again.