In my opinion, this season Barcelona cannot compete with Real Madrid for 2 reasons, the first is that their defense is very bad imagine Barcelona conceding 34 goals in 29 matches or one of the worst among the top 6, Barcelona also needs a new striker to improve the attack this can be proven by the absence of Barcelona players on the top scorer list usually we always see one of the Barcelona players there and instead we saw 3 new names there.
Barcelona's defense and attack are clearly concerning. These make them have impacted their ability to compete with Real Madrid. A leaky defense can undermine a team's ability to secure points consistently and can leave them vulnerable to conceding goals, especially against opponents that have good attackers. Improving defensive solidity is crucial for Barcelona to mount a serious challenge for titles in the future.
The decline of Lewandowski has also been a notable issue for Barcelona this season. The absence of Barcelona players on the top scorer list implies the team's struggles to find a consistent goal-scoring threat. Barcelona has talented attacking players, but they have lacked the clinical finishing and goal-scoring prowess typically associated with the club. Addressing these issues will require strategic planning and investment from Barcelona's management. Strengthening the defense through tactical adjustments and improved defensive organization can help shore up the backline.