Barcelona’s attack thriving after Lewandowski departure

Barcelona’s attacking output has not dipped following Robert Lewandowski’s departure. Under Hansi Flick, the Catalan side have scored 22 goals in their first five matches, with at least five goals in four of those games — a start the club had not produced since the 1921/22 season.

A remarkable early scoring run

The headline figure is striking on its own: 22 goals from five matches. Even more notable is the consistency of Barcelona’s firepower, with the team reaching the five-goal mark in four of those outings.

For any side, that would represent an explosive opening. For Barcelona, it places this start in a much longer historical context. According to the source material, the club had not begun a campaign in such prolific fashion since 1921/22, underlining just how unusual this run has been.

No drop-off after Lewandowski

The key point is that Lewandowski’s exit has not weakened Barcelona in the final third. When a team loses a player of that stature, questions naturally follow about where the goals will come from and whether the overall attacking structure can remain as productive.

So far, Barcelona have provided a clear answer on the pitch. Rather than showing signs of adjustment or reduced efficiency, Flick’s team have started with an aggressive scoring rhythm that suggests the collective attack has remained intact.

Flick’s early impact

While the sample size is still small, the early numbers reflect well on Flick’s start. A return of 22 goals in five matches points to a side playing with confidence, momentum and attacking clarity.

• Barcelona have scored 22 goals in five matches.
• They have scored at least five goals in four of those games.
• It is the club’s best such start since the 1921/22 season.

There is, of course, a long way to go before broader conclusions can be drawn about the season as a whole. But on the evidence available, Barcelona’s attack has begun at a level that stands out not only in the present moment, but also in the club’s history.

For now, the most important takeaway is simple: there is life after Lewandowski, and Barcelona are scoring at a rate that evokes one of the most prolific starts the club have produced in more than a century.