FC Barcelona secured their eighth victory of the La Liga season on Saturday, defeating Getafe 3–0 at the Camp Nou to equal the club’s best-ever start to a domestic campaign. Reporting from Football365 details how Hansi Flick’s side now sits on 24 points from 24 possible, matching the milestone previously set by Gerardo “Tata” Martino’s squad during the 2013–2014 season. With this latest triumph, the Catalan giants stand just one victory away from matching a 58-year-old Spanish top-flight record held exclusively by Real Madrid.
Anthony Gordon and Gabriel Jesus Strike Early Against Getafe
Playing without Brazilian forward Raphinha, who was sidelined with a right thigh injury after international duty, Barcelona seized control of the fixture immediately. According to match reports from Orange, the early breakthrough set the tone for a dominant first half in which the hosts maintained 85 percent possession by the half-hour mark.
The pressure yielded a second goal in the 30th minute. Gabriel Jesus, making his first start for the club following his summer arrival, capitalized on a high defensive press to score with a precise cross-shot. Foot Mercato noted that despite Getafe’s 12th-place standing at kickoff, José Bordalás’s side struggled to escape their own half against Barcelona’s intense territorial dominance.
Jules Koundé Makes History and Seals the Win
The victory gained further significance in the second half through Jules Koundé. Starting a match for only the second time this season, the French defender made his 194th appearance for Barcelona, surpassing Eric Abidal (193 matches) and Ousmane Dembélé (185 matches) to become the French player with the most appearances in the history of the club, as reported by Sud Outest. Koundé capped the milestone in the 73rd minute by meeting a corner routine initiated by Pedri and Lamine Yamal, steering an outside-of-the-foot finish past Soria to establish the 3–0 final scoreline.
The 1968 Real Madrid Record Within Reach
Beyond internal milestones, the primary historical target for Flick’s squad is Real Madrid’s benchmark set during the 1968–1969 season. Miguel Muñoz’s Real Madrid side won their opening nine league matches—a record that has stood for nearly six decades. That historic run, spearheaded by players such as Francisco Gento, Amancio, and Ignacio Zoco, concluded its streak on the tenth matchday with a scoreless draw against Pontevedra, with their ninth win having come against Barcelona itself by a 2–1 scoreline.
Barcelona previously approached this milestone under Martino in October 2013, but fell short on the final hurdle after drawing 0–0 away to Osasuna following eight opening wins. Flick’s team now faces an identical opportunity to equal the nine-match win streak.
The Betis Séville Fixture and Upcoming Schedule
Barcelona’s pursuit of the record continues on Saturday, October 17, when they travel to face Real Betis at the Estadio Benito Villamarín for the ninth matchday of the Liga season. A victory in Seville would equal Real Madrid’s nine-match opening run from 1968. The challenge comes amid high praise from rival managers; Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone recently remarked that Barcelona currently give the impression of playing “another sport.”
The fixture precedes a demanding stretch for the Catalan squad. Following the trip to Andalusia, Barcelona faces a UEFA Champions League fixture against Galatasaray, followed immediately by high-profile domestic and European meetings with Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
Frequently Asked Questions About Barcelona’s Record Pursuit
What is Barcelona’s current record in La Liga this season? Barcelona has won all eight of its opening La Liga matches, accumulating 24 points and sitting five points ahead of second-place Atlético Madrid.
When can Barcelona equal Real Madrid’s 1968 record? The club can equal the nine-match winning streak on Saturday, October 17, when they play away against Real Betis in Seville.
Who holds the current record for the best start in La Liga history? Real Madrid holds the absolute record with nine consecutive wins to start the 1968–1969 season under manager Miguel Muñoz.
What milestone did Jules Koundé achieve against Getafe? Jules Koundé made his 194th appearance for Barcelona, surpassing Eric Abidal to become the French player with the most appearances in the club’s history, while also scoring his first goal of the season.
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