16.12.2008 12:54
The most efficient leader in Europe
Jordi Clos
Barça have won 80% of their games (12 out of 15) and have an eight point lead on the second placed club. On a continental level, only Inter have posted comparable statistics to Barcelona.
Barça are dominating not only in Spain, but in Europe too. Pep Guardiola’s side has won 12 of
the 15 league games they have played (80%), and in addition to their eight point lead, they have an
extraordinary +37 goal difference. Looking around the major leagues in Europe, only Inter Milan
have achieved a similar level of dominance
Great stats by Inter
Mourinho’s side are top of Serie A having won 12 of their 16 games (75 %) and are
currently six points clear of Juventus. But their goal difference is not in the same league as
Barça, for the Italian leaders fall far short on +19 (29 for and 10 against).
Even in Bundesliga and Premiership
In Germany and England, things are far more equal. After 17
games, surprise outfit Hoffenheim are still top of the Bundesliga with 11 wins in 17 games (64.7
%), although Bayern Munich are only second on goal difference. In the Premiership, Liverpool have
one more point than Chelsea thanks to their 11 wins in 17 games so far (64.7 %).
Difficulties for Lyon
In Ligue 1, Olympique Lyon, one of Barça’s possible opponents in the next round of the
Champions League are once again top, with a three point gap between them and Marseille, Girondins
Bordeaux and PSG. The winners of the last seven editions have won on 10 of their 18 outings (55.5
%) with a goal difference of +10.