Barcelona target historic home record as Flick eyes perfect La Liga season
The Catalan club has already clinched the league title, but a victory tonight would complete an unprecedented perfect home record across three different venues due to stadium renovations.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is targeting a perfect home record in La Liga ahead of the club’s fixture against Real Betis. A victory in the upcoming match would secure 19 wins from 19 home games, marking the first time the club has achieved this feat since the 1959-60 season. The Catalans have already secured the La Liga title this season, having defeated Real Madrid 4-0 at the Spotify Camp Nou to clinch the championship.
The potential milestone is particularly notable given the logistical challenges faced by the club this season. Due to ongoing renovations at the Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona have played home fixtures across three different venues. The team has won all matches played at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, and the Spotify Camp Nou. At the Estadi Johan Cruyff, the side won both matches without conceding, defeating Valencia 6-0 and Getafe 3-0.
At the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona secured four victories, including wins against Girona, Real Sociedad, and Elche. Since returning to the Spotify Camp Nou, the club has won all 13 home matches played there. Across all home games this season, Barcelona have scored 54 goals and conceded just nine, demonstrating a consistent defensive and offensive structure despite the change in venues.
The last time Barcelona achieved a perfect home record in La Liga was in the 1959-60 season, coached by Helenio Herrera. That squad featured Luis Suarez, who became the first Spaniard to win the Ballon d’Or that year, and Hungarian striker Zoltan Czibor. The achievement remains a significant benchmark in the club’s history, with no other team matching the specific home record since Real Madrid’s success in the 1985-86 season under Luis Molowny.
While the club has missed out on reaching 100 points for the season, the focus now shifts to completing the perfect home record. The upcoming clash against Real Betis presents the final opportunity for Flick’s side to cement this legacy. The result will be viewed as a testament to the team’s adaptability and resilience during a transitional period for the club’s home infrastructure.
