Barcelona maintained their flawless start to the La Liga season on Saturday, recording a 3-0 victory over Getafe at Camp Nou to make it six wins from six matches. This result keeps the Spanish champions at the top of the table, moving them five points clear of Atletico Madrid, who defeated Alaves 2-1 earlier in the day. Barca now hold a nine-point advantage over fourth-placed Real Madrid.
Anthony Gordon made an immediate impact, netting his first goal for the club just two minutes into the contest. The English winger, who recently showed strong form during the international break, dribbled past three defenders before scoring with a low, deflected strike. Despite the absence of top scorer Raphinha due to a hamstring injury sustained while on duty with Brazil, manager Hansi Flick’s side remained dominant. And his side came roaring out of the blocks, flick replaced him with former Arsenal striker and Selecao compatriot Jesus.
Gabriel Jesus, stepping in for Raphinha, doubled the lead after half an hour when he capitalized on a defensive error by Getafe’s Zaid Romero, slotting the ball into the bottom corner. Barcelona continued to dictate the tempo throughout the match, with Eric Garcia forcing a notable save from Getafe goalkeeper David Soria following a long-range effort.
Jules Kounde secured the final goal of the game, converting a cross from teenage talent Lamine Yamal. This appearance marked a milestone for the French defender, who played his 194th game for Barcelona, surpassing Eric Abidal as the French player with the most appearances for the club. Soria remained busy, additionally denying Dani Olmo during the encounter.
Across all competitions, the Catalan side has now achieved nine victories in nine matches, including a successful Champions League opening. The team looks to build on this momentum as they maintain their position as the clear league leaders ahead of the remaining weekend fixtures.
