Barcelona equals best LaLiga start with 3-0 win over Getafe

Barcelona extended their perfect start to the 2026-27 LaLiga season with a 3-0 victory over Getafe at Camp Nou on Saturday, equalling their best-ever league campaign opening from 2013-14. England forward Anthony Gordon opened the scoring in the second minute with a deflected shot from outside the box, dribbling past two defenders before rifling a right-footed effort past goalkeeper David Soria. Gabriel Jesus doubled the lead in the 29th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by Getafe's Zaid Romero to fire a low shot into the bottom corner on his first start since joining from Arsenal. Jules Koundé sealed the win in the 73rd minute when he tapped in a cross from Lamine Yamal.

The victory marked Barcelona's eighth consecutive win to start the season, matching the club record established in 2013-14 under coach Gerardo Martino. With 24 points from eight matches, Barcelona extended their lead over second-placed Atlético Madrid to five points and opened a nine-point gap over Real Madrid, who played later that day. The Catalan side has scored 31 goals while conceding only seven through their first seven matches, demonstrating their dominance under German coach Hansi Flick.

Barcelona's attacking options were tested by the absence of leading scorer Raphinha, who sustained a muscle injury to his right leg while on international duty with Brazil and is expected to miss upcoming matches against Galatasaray in the Champions League and likely the El Clásico fixture against Real Madrid this month. Gordon's goal marked his first for Barcelona after joining from Newcastle United this summer, though he had previously contributed with assists. Jesus made an immediate impact in his starting debut, having already scored twice off the bench since arriving at the club.

Getafe, coached by José Bordalás, were further weakened by last-minute absences of midfielder Mangala and striker Enes Ünal, forcing the visitors to deploy a five-man defensive setup. Despite their defensive approach, Getafe were unable to contain Barcelona's attacking threats and remain without an away victory this season. The match resumed after a three-week international break, with Barcelona fielding seven changes from their previous lineup while managing player workload ahead of a demanding fixture list in October.