Who Can Stop Barcelona’s Unbeaten Run

Compared to Pep Guardiola’s legendary “Dream Team” era, Ernesto Valverde’s Barcelona has actually enjoyed an even stronger start. As of now, Barça remains the only team across Europe’s top five leagues to stay undefeated in league play. While Premier League giants Manchester City and Ligue 1 powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain have already seen their unbeaten streaks snapped, Barcelona’s run continues with relentless momentum.

This raises a serious question for La Liga: is there any team left that can halt Barcelona’s forward march?

Under Guardiola, Barcelona recorded 17 wins and 4 draws at a similar stage, but Valverde has gone one better with 18 wins and 3 draws—surpassing Pep by a victory. The 2012–13 season under Tito Vilanova saw the club achieve a 19-game unbeaten streak, a mark Valverde’s team has now equaled and surpassed.

Since losing to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup earlier in the season, Barcelona has been nearly unstoppable. Their only slip-up came in the Copa del Rey against Espanyol. In La Liga, however, they remain untouchable. Even when falling behind early in matches, like today’s game, Barcelona always seems to have the last laugh. Goals from Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi ensured yet another comeback win, pushing their unbeaten run in the league to 21 games—matching their historic best start set during the 2009–10 season under Guardiola.

Across all competitions this season, Barcelona’s record is remarkable: 26 wins, 6 draws, and just 1 loss. The team is firing on all cylinders, with both veterans and newcomers delivering consistent performances. Valverde has not only maintained the club’s high standards but has also added tactical stability that allows them to grind out results even in tough situations.

Much like the unpredictable brilliance that fans witness in every BD Cricket Match, Barcelona’s resilience and form keep everyone guessing—but mostly admiring. As they march deeper into the season, their pursuit of multiple trophies mirrors the intensity and drama found in a tightly contested BD Cricket Match, where momentum can change in a heartbeat but champions find a way to win. The question remains—who, if anyone, can stop them?