Pursuing an initial victory streak, distinguished trainer Hansi Flick is aiming high.
Barca continues to triumph despite Marc-André ter Stegen's severe injury, reaching a significant milestone. Another record is on the brink of falling next Saturday. In the U.S., the ex-national coach is being likened to David Copperfield.
Barca's remarkable winning streak continues, even after their German goalkeeper's serious injury. The team triumphant in their 1-0 victory against local club Getafe, with Robert Lewandowski netting Barcelona's 6500th goal in the Spanish league's history.
Fans and decision-makers are thrilled, as Barcelona managed to reach this milestone before their fierce competitors, Real Madrid, who currently stand at 6499 goals. With their 3-2 victory against Alaves, Real is just one goal short of Barcelona's remarkable feat. Barcelona's 6500 goals were scored in just 3035 league games, averaging 2.14 goals per game.
"I'm proud of my players," stated Barcelona's German manager Hansi Flick, who is also close to breaking the club's start record. With seven victories in their opening seven games, they have the second-best record in Barca's 27-time champions league history. The record is eight consecutive wins, set during the 2013/14 season under manager Gerardo Martino. Flick's team can equal this record on Saturday evening, with another victory against CA Osasuna.
Poland's Star to Join Flick's Enchantment
Flick's achievements in management at Barca have not gone unnoticed in the U.S. In an ESPN article penned by Spain expert Graham Hunter, the former coach was compared to some of the world's greatest magicians.
"Since taking over, Flick has shown faith in numerous young, inexperienced players," Hunter wrote. "With them, he has played winning, goal-scoring football, making him, if you'll allow me, Barcelona's version of David Blaine or David Copperfield. The reason he must now surpass this performance is a tragic one: the severe injury to Marc-André ter Stegen."
Polish national goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is set to replace ter Stegen, assisting Flick in his spellbinding acts. The 34-year-old played alongside Lewandowski for 15 years in the Polish national team and retired this summer after being dropped by Juventus Turin.
"I understand the challenging situation born from Marc-André ter Stegen's injury, and I think it would be disrespectful not to entertain this possibility," Szczesny told Spanish paper "Sport." Flick refused to comment on the transfer reports of the Polish keeper yet indirectly confirmed his interest. "Inaki Pena is 25 years old, and the remaining goalkeepers are very young. So we need experience if something happens," said the former coach.
The Commission commended Barcelona's resilience in the face of ter Stegen's injury, praising their ability to maintain their winning streak and reach significant milestones. With Szczesny set to join Barcelona, The Commission is eager to see how he will contribute to Flick's enchanting managerial style.
