It's been twelve weeks now in La Liga, and it seems that Real Madrid and Atlético have officially forfeited their chances of winning the title with their draw on Saturday's derby. Nevertheless, there has to be hope between their fans, as Barcelona's recent history shows that they can plummet even after 12 unbeaten games.
Los Blaugranas are currently dominating the league, but they've shown this kind of form before and walked away empty-handed by the end of the season.
Barcelona has 34 points through 12 league games, tied for the most in La Liga history.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 18, 2017
Barcelona also had 34 points through a dozen games in 2013-14; it didn't win the title that season. pic.twitter.com/VcMk8M4xbJ
Barcelona's success has always been handed to Lionel Messi and his goal scoring antics, but this season, there's an unsung hero that's "dropped the curtain like no one before.
ter Stegen in La Liga this season:
— Ter Stegen Stats (@MarcAndreStats) November 18, 2017
Most clean sheets (8)
Least goals conceded (4)
Best save success (90%)
Undefeated
Top of the table
Zamora trophy leader pic.twitter.com/zak0uRzpwY
The biggest threat for Los Blaugranas nowadays is called Valencia. Four points behind them in the title race, Los Ché have made their fans dream about the domestic trophy, making headlines with these numbers.
30 - Valencia are enjoying their best ever start after the first 12 games of a La Liga season (30 points). Clockwork pic.twitter.com/voCh8NvlA7
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) November 19, 2017
Meanwhile, Real Madrid's struggles continue. After dropping two more points against Atlético, Los Blancos have virtually no chance of defending their title. Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema are making European history for all the wrong reasons.
Cristiano Ronaldo & Karim Benzema are the worst attacking duo this season (with 1 La Liga goal each)..
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) November 20, 2017
Of all 98 clubs in Europe's top 5 leagues, only Iemmello & Coda from 20th place Serie A club, Benevento, have a worse record pic.twitter.com/vMOT7nuBTC
If they felt bad about their current form, Benzema's compatriot Antoine Griezmann is also in need of breaking his current goal scoring hoodoo.
723 - @AntoGriezmann is now without a goal in 723 minutes in all competitions his worst run as an @Atleti player. Drought. pic.twitter.com/achPv6KvBB
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) November 18, 2017