Data proves Hansi Flick has four ‘untouchables’ for Barcelona’s European dream | OneFootball

Jules Kounde, Pedri, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski have played the most minutes for Barcelona in this season’s UEFA Champions League, proving that these players are absolutely untouchables for Hansi Flick in the competition.

To begin with, Kounde has accumulated 704 minutes, followed by Raphinha with 655 minutes, Lewandowski with 638 minutes, and Pedri with the same 638 minutes.

These four players have been essential to Hansi Flick’s plans, as they are the only ones to have started all eight matches in the competition.

A look at the other performers

Alongside them, Marc Casado and Pau Cubarsi have also featured in every Champions League fixture. However, unlike the first four, they were not always in the starting XI.

Both players had to settle for a substitute role in at least one match. The only time they did not start was during the 2-2 draw against Atalanta at Montjuic. Despite that, their involvement throughout the tournament has been significant.

When it comes to goal contributions, Lewandowski has been Barcelona’s main attacking threat. The Polish striker has found the back of the net nine times, making him the team’s top scorer in the competition.

Pedri and Raphinha have started all UCL matches this season. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Raphinha follows closely behind with eight goals, proving to be another crucial figure in the attack. Other players who have contributed with goals include Lamine Yamal, Inigo Martinez, and Ferran Torres, each scoring twice.

Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, Eric Garcia, and Ronald Araujo have also added their names to the scoresheet with one goal each.

In terms of playmaking, Raphinha has stood out as the team’s best provider. The Brazilian winger has registered five assists, making him the top assist-maker for Barcelona in the Champions League.

Fermin and Kounde have also played a key role in setting up goals, each providing three assists. Additionally, Pedri, Casado, Lamine Yamal, and Alejandro Balde have each recorded two assists.

Meanwhile, Martinez, Olmo, Gerard Martin, and Torres have contributed one assist each, showing that Barcelona’s creativity is well distributed across the squad.

On the defensive side, Casado has been a standout performer. He leads the team in both ball recoveries and tackles, with 39 recoveries and 19 tackles to his name.