One of the keys to being a league champion is to demonstrate superiority in any scenario. While it is important to be strong at home, being an away team can be even more decisive. This was the case in this latest La Liga title for Barcelona, where Culés added the most points as visitors. And they still have one more home game to play.
42 points out of 54 possible as visitors
So far, out of the 85 points that Barcelona added, 43 were at home and 42 were as visitors. The Culé team played 18 league matches as visitors and added 42 points out of 54 possible, making them the team with the best away record. They managed to have a lead, as Villarreal is second with 36 points as visitors, and Madrid is third with 35. A figure that the Catalans can surpass on the last day, with a visit to San Mamés, where a victory could add 45 points as visitors, more than they obtained.
Best in Europe away from home
In fact, Barcelona is also the best away team in Europe this 2024/25 season. Culés are tied with Atalanta with 42 points in this top position, and a point at San Mamés will ensure their sole leadership in the five major European leagues. Atalanta will play at home this weekend and won’t add any more points.
Third best at home
Although there isn’t much difference with the top two, Barcelona finishes this season as the third-best home team in the league, with 43 points. A minimal difference and only surpassed by Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid, with 46 points each, while the latter has one more home game. This season, Barcelona lost four home games, against Las Palmas, Leganés, Atlético Madrid, and Villarreal. It is the second time that Barcelona has won a league despite losing up to four home games, after the 1997/98 season. This fact adds even more value to Barcelona’s excellent performance as visitors.