Decline in Goals Drives Barcelona to Strengthen Its Attack

Barcelona Football Club has prioritized strengthening the attack line during the summer transfer window, after statistics revealed a clear decline in the team's scoring power during the past season compared to the previous season. This has prompted the sports management to focus on increasing offensive effectiveness in preparation for the new season.

The Spanish newspaper 'Mundo Deportivo' indicated that the Catalan club has already secured the signing of Anthony Gordon, while continuing efforts to include Julian Alvarez as the next main target to enhance the front line and provide the team with greater offensive options for the upcoming season.

The numbers justify this approach, as Barcelona concluded the last season with 144 goals in 57 games, averaging 2.52 goals per match, while the team scored 174 goals in 60 matches during the 2024/2025 season, averaging 2.9 goals per match, indicating a decrease in the scoring tally by 30 goals.

On an individual level, Robert Lewandowski's tally dropped from 42 goals to 19 goals, and his scoring rate fell from 0.80 to 0.41 goals per match. Additionally, Raphinha scored 21 goals after netting 34 goals in the previous season.

The sports management at Barcelona believes that regaining offensive strength represents a higher priority than making extensive changes to the defensive system, based on their conviction that scoring ability remains the most influential factor in competing for titles. At the same time, the club is confident in its ability to develop the defensive aspect by relying on the available elements, along with the anticipated role of goalkeeper Juan Garcia in enhancing the team's solidity in the upcoming season.