Barcelona is close to matching Real Madrid's achievement from the 1960s 2025

 Barcelona secured an impressive victory, finishing as runners-up in La Liga behind their rivals Real Madrid, after a dominant performance against Real Sociedad. On Sunday evening, Barcelona hosted Sociedad at the Olympic Stadium of Luis Companys and secured a resounding 4-0 win in the 26th round of La Liga. The match saw the Catalan club assert their dominance on the field, with a clinical display of attacking football that left no doubt about their quality.

The victory was not just about the three points; it also highlighted Barcelona's incredible offensive form this season. According to the “Opta” statistics network, Barcelona has netted 124 goals in 40 matches across all competitions in the current season. This remarkable achievement has set a new record for the most goals scored by a team competing in La Liga after the first 40 matches across all competitions in a season, surpassing previous milestones. The statistics revealed that this is the highest goal tally recorded by any team since the 1959-60 season, when Real Madrid set the bar with their own attacking prowess.

However, despite Barcelona’s extraordinary performance, Real Madrid still holds the record for the most goals scored in all competitions after the first 40 matches. Real Madrid managed to score 132 goals in the 1959-60 season, a record that still stands to this day. Nonetheless, Barcelona’s goal-scoring feats this season have raised expectations and set a new benchmark for offensive play in Spanish football, showcasing the attacking strength of the current Barcelona squad.

With this victory, Barcelona has now accumulated 57 points in the league, propelling them to the top of the La Liga standings. This puts them one point ahead of second-place Atletico Madrid, who are closely following in the race for the title. Barcelona’s dominance in this match, along with their impressive goal-scoring form, sends a strong message to the rest of the league, signaling that they remain a force to be reckoned with in the ongoing season.

As the season progresses, Barcelona’s ability to maintain such high-level performances will be crucial in their pursuit of the La Liga title. Their attacking form, as demonstrated in their win over Real Sociedad, will be key to their continued success, as they look to challenge Real Madrid and other top teams for the championship. The match against Real Sociedad further emphasized that Barcelona is in top form, and their offensive capabilities could be the deciding factor in their push for the La Liga crown.