Why is Barcelona favored to win La Liga while leading by just 1 point? Because they have multiple scoring threats, with 8 players contributing double-digit goals.

Following the 21st round of La Liga, Barcelona and Real Madrid both won their matches, keeping Barcelona ahead by one point at the top of the standings. The reason why more media and supporters back Barcelona to win the league this season is that despite weak defenses on both sides, Barcelona’s offense is more potent, especially because their goals come from many different players.

This season, Barcelona has 8 players each involved in scoring over 10 goals:

1. Yamaar: involved in 22 goals, scoring 11 and assisting 11.
2. Fermin: involved in 20 goals, with 10 goals and 10 assists.
3. Raphinha: involved in 17 goals, scoring 12 and providing 5 assists.
4. Rashford: involved in 17 goals, with 8 goals and 9 assists.
5. Ferran Torres: involved in 16 goals, scoring 15 and assisting once.
6. Lewandowski: involved in 12 goals, with 11 goals and 1 assist.
7. Pedri: involved in 10 goals, scoring 2 and assisting 8.
8. Olmo: involved in 10 goals, with 7 goals and 3 assists.

It must be said that Raphinha is the true attacking core for Barcelona. After missing so much time due to injury, he returned firing on all cylinders, already involved in 17 goals, matching Rashford’s tally. For Manchester United’s prince to stay at Barcelona, he still needs to work hard in the remaining matches this season and help Barcelona win more trophies.