SPORTS
Barcelona Nearing a Record Achievement
Barcelona Club, led by German coach Hans Flick, continues to approach achieving a remarkable scoring record that clearly reflects the attacking nature of their style, as the team is just one goal away from reaching 300 goals in less than two seasons, before their anticipated match against Atletico Madrid.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!According to the Spanish newspaper ‘Mundo Deportivo’, Barcelona has so far scored 299 goals, with 174 goals during the 2024/2025 season, and 125 goals in the current 2025/2026 season, across various competitions.
The Spanish league is the main driver of this achievement, with the team scoring 102 goals in the first season and 78 goals in the second season, and the attacking brilliance extended to European competitions, with 43 and 30 goals in the Champions League, along with consistent scoring in the cup and super cup tournaments.
The newspaper also noted that Barcelona failed to score in only four matches during this period, with two matches in the first season against Real Sociedad and Leganes in the league, and two matches this season against Atletico Madrid in the cup and Chelsea in the Champions League.
On an individual level, Polish player Robert Lewandowski tops the team’s scoring list with 58 goals, maintaining his position as an attacking reference, while Raphinha continues his brilliance with 53 goals, and Lamine Yamal stands out strongly after scoring 39 goals, reflecting the diversity of attacking solutions within the team.
Ferran Torres also provides a notable scoring contribution with 34 goals, alongside Dani Olmo and Fermin Lopez, each scoring 20 goals, in a continuous competition between them for the playmaker position.
The scoring diversity extends to include midfielders and defenders, with Pedri scoring 8 goals, Jules Kounde adding 7 goals, while both Eric Garcia and Ronald Araujo scored 6 goals, and Marc Bernal has started to make his mark quickly by scoring 5 goals.
Barcelona, under Flick’s leadership, is on the verge of a new scoring achievement, with a clear reliance on attacking power and multiple scoring sources, which enhances their threat before upcoming matches.
Int’l Friendlies: Super Eagles to play Poland & Portugal in June
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play two high-profile international friendly matches against Poland and Portugal in June 2026, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed.
Fresh from their recent matches in Antalya, Turkey – where they defeated FIFA World Cup-bound Iran and drew with Jordan – the three-time African champions are set for a tough European test during the next FIFA international window
According to NFF’s FIFA Match Agent, Jairo Pachon of Eurodata Sport, the Super Eagles will face Poland on Tuesday, 3rd June 2026, at the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw.
Four days later, on Tuesday, 10th June 2026, Nigeria will take on FIFA World Cup-bound Portugal in Portugal, with the venue expected to be announced in the coming days.
The match against Portugal (nicknamed Seleção das Quinas) will be the last game for the European side before they travel to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
The Super Eagles are expected to use these encounters to fine-tune their squad and build momentum ahead of future assignments.
The Cup holders, Super Eagles, are also scheduled to defend their crown at this year’s Unity Cup Tournament in London, taking place 26th – 30th May.
