Barcelona set La Liga’s second-highest 12-game scoring record

Barcelona have recorded the second-best goalscoring total in La Liga history after scoring 48 goals in their opening 12 matches of the season.

The Catalan side reached the landmark after beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 away from home in the headline fixture of matchweek 12. Hans-Dieter Flick’s team are averaging four goals per game so far.

The statistic was reported on social media by Pedro Martin. The record belongs to Athletic, who scored 56 goals in their first 12 matches of the 1930-31 season.

Barcelona have taken 33 points from their opening 12 games and remain top of the table. They are three points clear of their nearest challengers.