Barcelona defeats Getafe 3-0 to extend La Liga winning streak

FC Barcelona secured a 3-0 victory over Getafe at the Camp Nou, extending their winning streak in La Liga to eight consecutive matches and maintaining a five-point lead over second-place Atlético Madrid.

Anthony Gordon and Gabriel Jesus Strike Early to Overcome Getafe Defense

Getafe arrived at the Camp Nou with a defensive strategy aimed at securing a draw, but that plan unraveled in the opening seconds. Less than 80 seconds into the match, summer signing Anthony Gordon received the ball at the edge of the penalty area, eluded two defenders, and struck a low shot from 18 meters that deflected off a Getafe player to beat goalkeeper David Soria. The goal marked Gordon’s first for Barcelona since joining the club during the summer transfer window, following an international break with England. Throughout the first half, Barcelona sustained intense pressure on the visitors, with Gordon featuring prominently through his creative plays on the left flank. In the second half, Getafe attempted to reduce the deficit, but Johan Mojica’s left-footed strike from outside the area brushed the post. At the 30th minute, Getafe defender Zaid Romero attempted a clearance from the penalty area, but the ball was intercepted near the edge of the box. Gabriel Jesus controlled the loose ball and slotted it into the opposite corner of the net to double Barcelona’s advantage.

Jules Koundé Seals Victory and Reaches French Appearance Milestone

Barcelona maintained control through the second half, despite missed opportunities from Dani Olmo, Jesus, and Gordon against Soria, as well as a missed chance by Fermin Lopez whose left-footed volley went over the crossbar after Barcelona voluntarily slowed the pace in the final minutes. At the 75th minute, Lamine Yamal delivered a cross into the area, allowing Jules Koundé to score from close range. The goal was confirmed following a VAR review for a potential foul in the box, sealing the 3-0 final score. The appearance marked a historic milestone for Koundé, who surpassed Éric Abidal with 194 appearances to become the French player with the most matches played in the history of the club. The victory leaves Barcelona with eight wins from eight league matches, totaling 34 goals scored and 7 conceded in their pursuit of a third Spanish league title, while Getafe dropped to 13th in the standings following their fourth away defeat without scoring.

Upcoming Travel Challenges for the Catalan Leaders

The win leaves the defending champions as the only team across Europe’s top five leagues to win their first nine matches across all competitions at this early stage of the season. Manager José Bordalás saw his Getafe side slide down the table after holding 11th place following the seventh matchday. Before upcoming away matches in Istanbul against Galatasaray and in Seville against Real Betis, the Catalan side has not lost at home in La Liga since returning to the Camp Nou in late 2025, playing without their captain and goalscorer Raphinha, who was sidelined with a right thigh injury.