As a data scientist with a passion for football analytics, I analyzed Barcelona’s record against the top five teams in La Liga from 2009 to 2018. The results are staggering: 50 wins, 16 draws, and just 6 losses in 72 matches. This isn’t luck—it’s structured dominance. Let’s dive into the numbers behind their elite performance and what it reveals about tactical superiority in modern football. For fans of xG, expected goals models, and real-world data insights, this is pure gold.