Chelsea Shatters Barcelona's Record-Breaking 53-Game Scoring Spree in Stunning Upset
Barcelona endured a devastating evening against Chelsea as their historic goal-scoring streak was brought to a halt, marking the first time in 53 matches they were unable to find the net.
Chelsea dominated Barcelona with a commanding 3–0 victory at Stamford Bridge, bringing the remarkable run to an end. Having found the scoresheet in every match over the previous 11 months, Barcelona managed just 2 shots on target compared to Chelsea's 3 disallowed goals.
Hansi Flick had constructed an impressive attacking force. Barcelona's 53-match scoring sequence began on Dec. 21, 2024, following their 2–1 loss to Atlético Madrid. Their 1–0 setback against Leganés six days earlier had been the last occasion Flick's squad went scoreless before their visit to west London.
Barcelona's former longest scoring sequence occurred between Nov. 1942 and Feb. 1944, when Juan José Nogués's team netted in 44 straight matches. Flick's Barcelona have now extended their record-breaking milestone by an additional nine contests.
The Catalan club accumulated 151 goals throughout the 53-match sequence, an exceptional offensive display that contributed to securing three significant trophies in 2024–25.
Breakdown of Barcelona's 53-Game Goalscoring Streak
Competition | Games | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|
La Liga | 34 | 89 |
Champions League | 12 | 33 |
Copa Del Rey | 5 | 22 |
Spanish Super Cup | 2 | 7 |
Top Goalscorers During Barcelona's 53-Game Goalscoring Streak
Players | Goals Scored |
|---|---|
Robert Lewandowski | 27 |
Ferran Torres | 23 |
Raphinha | 20 |
Lamine Yamal | 18 |
Fermín López | 14 |
Flick's Goalscoring Champions League Record Ended vs. Chelsea
Before facing Chelsea, teams managed by Flick had registered at least one goal in all 36 of the German coach's Champions League matches from the sideline.
Throughout his 18 Champions League fixtures managing Bayern Munich, the Bavarian powerhouse scored in every encounter. Flick maintained this streak during his initial 18 European contests with Barcelona, but the sequence ended at Stamford Bridge.
This also represents the most decisive Champions League loss of his coaching tenure, as he had never previously suffered a three-goal defeat in the tournament.
Additionally, this result concluded Barcelona's consecutive Champions League scoring streak that began in Nov. 2023 under Xavi Hernández. The sequence, halted at 22 matches, ranks as the second-longest in the club's history, trailing only the 29-game streak achieved under Pep Guardiola from 2009 to 2012.
Overall, the Chelsea defeat marked the conclusion of several historic streaks while highlighting significant weaknesses in Barcelona's current campaign. Nevertheless, Flick remained upbeat after the match, expressing confidence in Barcelona's ability to bounce back.
"We will see a different Barcelona," Flick stated. "This is what I can promise. I see how we train, I see the quality, I see also the intensity. The players are coming back [from injury], increasing the quality of the training. I have a really good feeling about that and I'm looking positive."