Wojciech Szczęsny
Szczęsny's First Defeat with FC Barcelona After 22 Matches!
Published:16/04/2025 - 03:57h
Updated:16/04/2025 - 04:18h
Szczęsny's unbeaten streak broken in Champions League. Since his debut with FC Barcelona, he has accumulated 22 consecutive matches without a defeat.
Wojciech Szczęsny suffered his first defeat as FC Barcelona's goalkeeper after an impressive streak of 22 undefeated matches since his debut on January 4, 2025, against UD Barbastro in the Copa del Rey. The defeat came in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals against Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park (3-1), which prevented Szczęsny from equaling Johan Cruyff's historic record, who remained undefeated for 23 matches in his first games as a 'Blaugrana' in the 1973-74 season.
Thus, Szczęsny was just one match away from equaling that mark and two from Ter Stegen's record (24 matches), and further from the records of Paulinho (25) and Cesc Fàbregas (30), who lead the unbeaten ranking in their beginnings with the club. Despite the defeat, Szczęsny's performance has been key to Barça's defensive resurgence in 2025, establishing himself as a talisman between the posts and generating debate about the starting position in goal with the imminent recovery of Ter Stegen.
The 22 undefeated matches of Wojciech Szczęsny since his debut with FC Barcelona
Since his debut with Barcelona on January 4 against UD Barbastro in the Copa del Rey (0-4), Szczęsny has accumulated 22 matches without a defeat, with 19 victories and 3 draws, keeping a clean sheet in 12 occasions and conceding only 18 goals, with an average of 0.81 goals per match.
| Matches | Date | Rival | Result | Did he concede goals? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04/01/25 | UD Barbastro (Copa del Rey) | 0-4 | No |
| 2 | 08/01/25 | Athletic Club (Super Cup) | 0-2 | No |
| 3 | 12/01/25 | Real Madrid (Super Cup) | 2-5 | Yes |
| 4 | 21/01/25 | SL Benfica (Champions) | 4-5 | Yes |
| 5 | 26/01/25 | Valencia CF (LaLiga) | 7-1 | Yes |
| 6 | 29/01/25 | Atalanta BSC (Champions) | 2-2 | Yes |
| 7 | 02/02/25 | Deportivo Alavés (LaLiga) | 1-0 | No |
| 8 | 06/02/25 | Valencia CF (Copa del Rey) | 0-5 | No |
| 9 | 09/02/25 | Sevilla (LaLiga) | 1-4 | Yes |
| 10 | 17/02/25 | Rayo Vallecano (LaLiga) | 1-0 | No |
| 11 | 22/02/25 | UD Las Palmas (LaLiga) | 0-2 | No |
| 12 | 25/02/25 | Atlético Madrid (Copa del Rey) | 4-4 | Yes |
| 13 | 02/03/25 | Real Sociedad (LaLiga) | 4-0 | No |
| 14 | 05/03/25 | SL Benfica (Champions) | 0-1 | No |
| 15 | 11/03/25 | SL Benfica (Champions) | 3-1 | Yes |
| 16 | 16/03/25 | Atlético de Madrid (LaLiga) | 2-4 | Yes |
| 17 | 27/03/25 | CA Osasuna (LaLiga) | 3-0 | No |
| 18 | 30/03/25 | Girona (LaLiga) | 4-1 | Yes |
| 19 | 02/04/25 | Atlético Madrid (Copa del Rey) | 0-1 | No |
| 20 | 05/04/25 | Real Betis (LaLiga) | 1-1 | Yes |
| 21 | 09/04/25 | B. Dortmund (Champions) | 4-0 | No |
| 22 | 12/04/25 | CD Leganés (LaLiga) | 0-1 | No |
How did Szczęsny react after his first defeat with Barcelona?
After his first defeat with FC Barcelona, Wojciech Szczęsny showed a calm and self-critical attitude. In his subsequent statements, the Polish goalkeeper avoided dramatizing the setback and focused on the collective, highlighting the importance of continuing to compete and maintaining concentration in the upcoming challenges.
Szczęsny emphasized that his relationship with Ter Stegen is good and that there is no tension between them, showing respect for internal competition and the coach's decisions. He thanked his teammates for their support, especially Robert Lewandowski, who was key in his integration into the 'Blaugrana' dressing room. Szczęsny also mentioned that he tries to be himself within the group and that meditation has been fundamental for his mental well-being in this stage of his career.
Regarding the context of the defeat, he acknowledged the affection of the fans and was motivated by the possibility of fighting for important titles, remembering that just a few months ago he was away from professional football and now he is competing at the highest level with Barça. Finally, he made it clear that he is not thinking about his renewal and that his priority is to perform at his best for the club, showing a positive and focused mentality on the immediate future.
