Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- One would wonder whether Barcelona has become too good or LaLiga has become too weak.

Barcelona has started its 2026/27 season looking invincible. More than 30 goals in their opening matches, a perfect league start, and Hansi Flick's team making LaLiga games look like training drills.

You watch the football and think: This Barcelona team is frightening.

But then you look at the opponents, the scorelines and the wider condition of Spanish football, and another question begins to creep in.

So, has Barcelona become extraordinarily good, or has LaLiga gradually become too weak to challenge them consistently?

This is not an attempt to diminish Barcelona. Their football is excellent. Their pressing, movement, technica...