Once unstoppable, now unsteady – Numbers being Barcelona’s worrying away form | OneFootball

Barcelona’s struggles this season have been a tale of inconsistency, and the problems are becoming increasingly evident away from home. 

As such, it is evident that the team has lost its once-formidable character on the road, after having managed just one draw and suffering two defeats in its last three away matches.

These recent performances have not only affected morale but also exposed the cracks in both attack and defence. 

The numbers tell a worrying story for Hansi Flick, who now faces mounting pressure to rediscover the formula that once made Barcelona nearly unbeatable away from home.

Worrying numbers

To put things in perspective, last season, the Blaugrana were a force to be reckoned with on their travels. 

They played a total of 29 away matches, winning 21, drawing three, and losing just five. 

Their attacking prowess was remarkable, scoring 79 goals, an average of 2.79 per match, while conceding only 36 at an average of 1.24. 

Barcelona are struggling to keep up away from home. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Those numbers reflected a team that combined defensive stability with attacking flair, traits that are now alarmingly absent.

This season tells a completely different story. After just eight away games, Barcelona have managed only four wins, two draws, and two losses. 

Their scoring average has dropped to 2.12 goals per match, with just 17 goals scored in total. 

Meanwhile, the defence has faltered, conceding 14 goals, an average of 1.75 per game.

Why are they failing?

Looking at the numbers, it is clear that Barça no longer dominate away fixtures as they once did. 

The advanced defensive line, once a strength under Flick, has become a liability, exposing the backline to dangerous counterattacks. 

Injuries have also disrupted rhythm and continuity, leaving the attack far less fluid.

While Barcelona still manage to score at least once in every game, the spark that made them Europe’s most dangerous travellers appears to be fading fast.