Hansi Flick is on the verge of equalling Xavi's best

FC Barcelona's brutal start to the season has been 'hindered' by the last two setbacks of the Blaugrana team in LaLiga. After losing to Real Sociedad (1-0) in the last match before the international break, the Catalans returned to action by drawing with Celta de Vigo in Balaídos (2-2).

This draw in Galicia leaves the team managed by Hansi Flick with 34 points in the first 14 games of the league championship, preventing the German from equalling Xavi Hernández's best start to the season, who in his first full season under the orders of Barça reached 37 points in the same number of games.

The numbers from Xavi and Flick's first 14 games

In that season, 2022-2023, the team led by the man from Egar accumulated these 37 points by recording 12 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with a balance of 33 goals for and just 5 against. The Blaugranas drew with Rayo Vallecano on the first day of the tournament (0-0), while they were defeated by Real Madrid in the first Clásico of the year at the Bernabéu (3-1).

For its part, this season the team under the command of Hansi Flick has 34 points, accumulating 11 victories, 1 draw and 2 defeats with a balance of 42 goals for and 14 against. The Catalans drew this Saturday, November 23 against Celta and were beaten by Osasuna (4-2) and Real Sociedad (1-0), with both games being played outside Barcelona.