"Hansi Flick's side have enjoyed an eventful first half of the campaign, with injuries having played a big part and the coach's famous high line once again in the spotlight. The general feeling is that Flick's side aren't as impressive as last season, but the stats show that - in La Liga at least - they are actually doing better. After 17 games in 2025-26, Barca have 43 points and a goal difference of +29 (49 scored and 20 conceded)."
"Considering that Barca have been without key players such as Joan Garcia, Raphinha and Gavi for long periods and that other players such as Alejandro Balde, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski have all been out at various different points - it's an impressive achievement. The return from injury of both Pedri and Raphinha has been absolutely vital and Barca have really turned around their form around since the Clasico defeat in October. Since then Barca have won all seven games to move back to the top of the table and enhance their chances of succesfully defending their title."
Barcelona sit top of La Liga after 17 games with 43 points and a +29 goal difference, having scored 49 and conceded 20. At the same stage last season Barcelona had 38 points and a +31 goal difference (50 scored, 19 conceded). Injuries have forced prolonged absences for Joan Garcia, Raphinha and Gavi, and Alejandro Balde, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski have missed matches at various times. The returns of Pedri and Raphinha proved vital. Form improved markedly after the Clasico defeat in October, with seven consecutive wins. The winning run has returned Barcelona to the top and strengthened hopes of defending the title despite tactical scrutiny of the high line.
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