Barcelona’s start to the 2025/26 season has fallen short of the high expectations they established last year, and injuries have played a significant role in their troubles.
Robert Lewandowski is set to be out for another three weeks, while Ferran Torres is being gradually eased back into action in preparation for the highly anticipated El Clasico.
With no fit number 9 available, Hansi Flick may choose Marcus Rashford to lead the line against Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League.
Focus on the Champions League record.
Regardless of who starts up front, Barcelona has one clear goal: to defeat Olympiacos and prolong their scoring spree in Europe’s top tournament. According To 90 Min.
If Barcelona scores against Olympiacos, they will have gone 23 consecutive Champions League games without failing to score.
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This would be the second-longest record in history, after only Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona, which scored in 29 consecutive games from November 2009 to March 2012.
The current streak of numbers
Barcelona’s recent consistency in Europe has been excellent. The last time they failed to score was a 0-1 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in Hamburg on November 7, 2023.
Since then, they’ve scored 58 goals in 22 Champions League games, with 13 victories, three ties, and six losses.
For Flick and his teammates, keeping the streak going is about more than just records.
Following the defeat to PSG, this is an opportunity to rebuild confidence in the midst of a difficult domestic campaign and show that, despite injuries and rotation, Barcelona can still dominate in Europe.
Indeed, the encounter against Olympiacos provides an ideal opportunity to do so.
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