Barça nears Real Madrid's historic record

FC Barcelona continues its ascent in La Liga with an eighth consecutive win, totalling a perfect twenty‑four points. This Saturday, the Catalans dominated Getafe 3‑0 at the Camp Nou, thanks to goals from Anthony Gordon, Gabriel Jesus and Jules Koundé, thus preserving their flawless record.

A controlled victory against Getafe

The Blaugrana, aka Barça, imposed a fluid style of play, controlling the tempo throughout the match. Hansi Flick made several substitutions in the second half without compromising the result, confirming the depth of his squad. This performance boosts the coach’s confidence ahead of the upcoming challenges.

A historic start to match

With twenty‑four points out of a possible twenty‑four, Hansi Flick has already matched the club’s best start, achieved under Gerardo “Tata” Martino in the 2013‑2014 season. This new milestone puts Barça one win away from the La Liga record held by Real Madrid since 1968‑69.

In 1968‑69, Real Madrid, coached by Miguel Muñoz, won its first nine La Liga matches, a streak never duplicated. Among the protagonists were Francisco Gento, Amancio and Ignacio Zoco. The ninth victory was even secured against FC Barcelona (2‑1), before the record halted on the tenth matchday with a 0‑0 draw against Pontevedra.

Barça’s next challenge will come on Saturday, October 17, in Seville, against Betis, on the ninth matchday of La Liga. A win would allow the Catalans to equal Real Madrid’s nine initial victories, fifty‑eight years after the Madrid feat.

Diego Simeone, Betis coach, recently said that Barça “looks like it’s playing another sport.” His comments highlight the perceived gap between the two sides and add a psychological dimension to the duel.

After Seville, Barça’s schedule toughens with a clash against Galatasaray in the Champions League, followed by matches against PSG and then Real Madrid. Flick will need to manage his squad carefully, as he did against Getafe, to maintain the momentum.

If the Catalans win their tenth consecutive match, they will claim the absolute record for the best start in La Liga, surpassing Real Madrid and writing a new chapter of history for the Blaugrana. This ambition increases the pressure on the team as the season progresses.