Since Hansi Flick's arrival, Barcelona has showcased remarkable offensive skills, dominating most of their opponents. However, despite their success in the majority of matches, the team has suffered three clear defeats in the 17 games played across La Liga and the Champions League. These losses share a common pattern: when Barcelona finds themselves trailing, the team has struggled to turn the game around. So far, Flick's era is defined by resounding victories or unanswered defeats, and, curiously, they haven't drawn a single match.

This fact makes Barcelona the only team in La Liga without a draw, a phenomenon shared only with PSV in the major European leagues. In the Eredivisie, PSV remained unbeaten until Ajax mounted a comeback to win 3-2. In the Champions League, however, the Dutch side has drawn two of their four matches, something Barcelona has yet to experience this season. Other European teams with similar statistics, like Hellas Verona in Italy or Le Havre in France, are mid-table clubs with a very different style of play, far removed from Barcelona's reality.

Zero Goals, Zero Shots on Target

In their most recent outing, Barcelona not only suffered their third loss of the season but also experienced their first game where they failed to score and didn’t register a single shot on target. The match against Real Sociedad at Anoeta marked the first time that Flick's team finished a game without finding the back of the net. Until that point, even in previous defeats against Monaco and Osasuna, Barcelona had always managed to score.

Despite this setback, Barcelona remains the top scorer in the major European leagues, with 40 goals in 13 La Liga matches, surpassing Real Madrid by a significant margin of 15 goals. In Europe, only PSV and Sporting CP come close to Barcelona's offensive records, though both have scored fewer goals in total.

No More Comebacks

One of the standout features of Barcelona's early games under Flick was their ability to recover from unfavorable scores. In their league debut against Valencia, the team responded after Hugo Duro's goal, with Lewandowski scoring twice to complete the turnaround. Similarly, in the match against Rayo Vallecano, the team managed to overturn the scoreline with goals from Pedri and Dani Olmo, securing the win in the final minutes.

However, in recent defeats, like those suffered against Monaco in the Champions League, and Osasuna and Real Sociedad in La Liga, the team has not shown the same resilience. In the match at the Louis II stadium, Illenikhena's powerful goal sealed Barcelona's fate. In Pamplona, Bryan Zaragoza and Budimir exploited the Blaugrana defense, and in Anoeta, a controversial disallowed goal for Lewandowski demoralized the team, who couldn’t recover in the second half.

Flick's Challenge

For Hansi Flick, the main challenge lies in restoring Barcelona's ability to come back and adapt in adverse situations. The lack of draws is not necessarily a problem, but the inability to respond when behind highlights a vulnerability that the German coach must address if he wishes to solidify the team’s status. Inconsistent performances should not become the norm, and regaining confidence in difficult moments will be crucial for Barcelona's aspirations in both La Liga and the Champions League.