16 wins to prove Barça comeback is possible

16 wins to prove Barça comeback is possible

It's true; in Barcelona's history they have never come back from 4-0 down. However, ahead of the clash against Athletic Club, Barça have previously achieved results that will turn Monday night's game at Camp Nou into a magical night.

As Barcelona's official website has recalled that the Blaugrana have achieved eight such wins against AthletiC Club, if one is repeated then it will result in a Super Cup trophy. Two were won in Bilbao, with the rest in Barcelona. Five of them would lead to extra time, or possibly penalties.

Date / Result / Stadium

11/12/1949 5-0 Les Corts

18/10/1964 4-0 Camp Nou

25/05/1975 4-0 Camp Nou

10/03/1991 0-6 San Mames

22/03/1998 4-0 Camp Nou

23/10/1999 4-0 Camp Nou

11/03/2000 0-4 San Mames

03/02/2001 7-0 Camp Nou

The historic balance between Barça and Athletic Club and the hopes of Leo Messi and company can be shared by their current manager, Luis Enrique, who starred in one of the famous victories with a hat trick.

During the 2014/2015 campaign, Barça already achieved eight results that also would put them back in the race for their second ever sextuple. One would result in extra time against Athletic Club, with the others guaranteeing a trophy.

Competition / Matchday / Result

La Liga M.6 Barça-Granada 6-0

La Liga M.16 Barça-Córdoba 5-0

La Liga M.23 Barça-Levante 5-0

La Liga M.26 Barça-Rayo 6-0

La Liga M.30 Barça-Almería 4-0

La Liga M.34 Barça-Getafe 6-0

Copa del Rey 1/16 Barça-Huelva 8-1

Copa del Rey 1/8 Barça-Elche 5-1