The Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo" confirmed that FC Barcelona had a strong start to the 2025/2026 season under the leadership of Hans Flick, earning 49 points by the halfway mark of the league season—11 points more than the team had accumulated in the previous season. They are on pace to reach 98 points over the entire season, just two points shy of the historic record of 100 points set by the team under Tito Vilanova in the 2012/2013 season.

The newspaper pointed out that the team overcame major rivals such as Atlético Madrid, Betis, Villarreal, and Espanyol, despite a difficult start following a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on November 25. Additionally, their goal tally improved compared to last season, scoring 53 goals and conceding 20, compared to 51 goals scored and 22 conceded in the previous season.

The newspaper added that Barcelona is steadily maintaining its lead, having collected 27 points out of 27 since their 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu on October 26, with a series of consecutive wins in recent matches against Atlético 3-1, Betis 5-3, Osasuna 2-0, Villarreal 2-0, and Espanyol 2-0.

The report explained that the upcoming matches, such as the encounters against Atlético Madrid, Real Sociedad, and Athletic Bilbao, along with the Clasico against Real Madrid in round 35 at the Spotify Camp Nou stadium, represent additional opportunities for the team to strengthen its record and maintain its lead at the top.