Overview
- Barcelona, which beat Getafe 3-0 Saturday at the Spotify Camp Nou, extended their flawless LaLiga record to eight wins from eight.
- Anthony Gordon scored his first goal for the club inside the opening minutes, Gabriel Jesus converted a turnover on his first start, and Jules Koundé finished from a Lamine Yamal cross to seal the win.
- Reports from multiple outlets recorded Barcelona controlling possession above 80 percent, using the ball to break down Getafe’s low block and protect a clean sheet.
- Raphinha was absent with a muscle issue sustained on Brazil duty and will miss upcoming matches including the trip to Galatasaray, creating immediate selection and fitness questions that Flick addressed by rotating his side.
- The result equals Barcelona’s best-ever LaLiga start and gives Flick a selection advantage but also forces careful squad management as the team faces Galatasaray, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid in quick succession.