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Magical20 · 27-11-2006, 05:00 PM

The amazing display against Villarreal means FC Barcelona have been able to equal their best ever start to a league campaign, which was set two seasons ago.

Nine wins, two draws, one defeat, 31 goals for and 11 against. That is what Barça have managed so far this season, and what a season, topped off last night with Ronaldinho's amazing overhead kick against Villarreal. This is the best start Barça have had to a league season since the three points for win system was introduced in 1996-97. Barça's previous best was set in 2004-05, when they went on to collect the league title.

It has to be said, however, that the same nine wins, two draws and one defeat were achieved in the 1990-91 season, but that was when the tournament was still operating with a two points for a win system. Barça won the league that season too.

The two best starts under

Rijkaard Both of these two great starts to a season have come with Frank Rijkaard in charge. In the Dutchman's second season as manager, 2004-05, the team had 29 points by week 12, the same as now. There had only been a couple of draws with Atlético Madrid and Athletic Club, and one loss to Betis.

But things are actually a bit better this year because Barça have scored seven more goals than two seasons ago. This year they have 31 for and 11 against, while they had scored 24 goal by this stage in 2004-05. And that is with last season's top scorer Samuel Eto'o injured since game four. But Ronaldinho has stepped in to replace the Cameroonian in the goal-getting department with ten goals this season.

(fcbarcelona.com)

27-11-2006, 05:00 PM	#33 (permalink)
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