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Barcelona demonstrated absolute dominance. |
Barcelona had already secured the La Liga title, but the 3-1 victory against Betis still held special significance. It wasn't just the final match of the season in front of their home crowd, but also a milestone that helped Hansi Flick's team make history in Spanish football.
For the first time since the inception of La Liga, a team has won every home game in an entire season.
The 19/19 record speaks volumes about Barca's dominance this season. But what makes that achievement even more memorable is the circumstances surrounding it. Barca didn't play at the same stadium throughout the season. The renovation of Camp Nou forced the Catalan team to constantly change venues. They played at the Johan Cruyff Arena, the Olympic Stadium in Lluís Companys, and then returned to the new Camp Nou.
No matter where they play, Barca still win.
Valencia, Getafe, Real Sociedad, Girona, Athletic Bilbao, Atletico Madrid, Villarreal, Real Madrid, and Betis all left the pitch with defeat. There were no exceptions. Not a single slip-up in front of the Barcelona fans throughout the entire season.
It's worth noting that Barca didn't build their record with pragmatic or cautious football. They scored 57 goals and conceded only 10 at home. These numbers demonstrate an almost perfect balance between attack and defense.
Against Betis, Raphinha continued to be a symbol of Barca's sublime season with a brace of goals. Meanwhile, Cancelo sealed the match with a familiar goal from a team that always plays proactive and energetic football.
After the match, Raphinha said that Barca always want to win every game and that winning every single home game was "unbelievable". Hansi Flick also affirmed that he was proud that the team had achieved their goal of winning all 19 matches in front of their fans.
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Flick helped Barca rediscover their winning identity at home. |
Those weren't just polite remarks. This season, Barca truly gives the impression that they step onto the pitch with absolute confidence that victory will be theirs. That kind of confidence was present during the peak periods of Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique. But after years of financial instability, squad changes, and European failures, the Catalan team has once again taken on the appearance of a true winning machine.
Hansi Flick deserves much of the credit. The German coach not only helped Barca win La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup, but also rebuilt the team's winning mentality. He transformed Barca into a high-energy, pressing team that maintained a very high intensity throughout the season.
More importantly, Flick helped Barca rediscover their winning identity at home. Camp Nou used to be a place that struck fear into every opponent. But in recent seasons, that feeling has faded due to painful defeats in both La Liga and the Champions League.
Now, that fear has returned. A team that wins all its home games is not only strong technically; they also possess the mentality of a true champion. This season, Barca has shown they know how to finish off opponents, maintain consistency, and not allow any complacency to set in.
The record of 19 home wins is therefore not simply a beautiful statistic. It reflects the return of a Barcelona team that is confident, stable, and one of the most formidable in Europe.
For Barca, the 2025/26 season is not just about winning La Liga. It's also about marking the resurgence of the Camp Nou fortress.
Source: https://znews.vn/barcelona-dung-phao-dai-bat-kha-xam-pham-post1652254.html
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