FC Barcelona matches best La Liga start in club history, says fcbarcelona.es
FC Barcelona secured an 3-0 victory against Getafe at the Spotify Camp Nou, extending their winning streak to eight matches and matching the best start to a LaLiga season in the club’s history, according to fcbarcelona.es.
Eight Wins and a Record Equaled
With 24 points secured from 24 possible and a goal difference of +27, the Catalan club matched the benchmark established by the 2013-14 squad under the direction of Gerardo ‘el Tata’ Martino. During that 2013-14 campaign, Martino’s side also opened the domestic championship with eight consecutive victories before dropping points against Osasuna.
Current Roster Differs from Previous Campaign Paths
The path to the current milestone differs noticeably from Flick’s previous attempts. In the 2024-25 season, an unexpected 4-2 defeat away to Osasuna on matchday eight prevented the squad from achieving the record. In the campaign prior, dropped points against Rayo Vallecano and a 4-1 loss to Sevilla halted early momentum.
By contrast, the current roster went undefeated in the opening eight fixtures. The 2013-14 side achieved a +22 goal difference across the same stretch, featuring standout results such as a 7-0 victory against Levante and a 4-0 win away to Rayo Vallecano.
Chasing State and Continental Marks
Beyond matching the club’s internal record, Flick’s squad sits one victory away from equaling the broader LaLiga historical record for a start to a season. Real Madrid established the state record of nine consecutive wins at the start of the 1968-69 campaign. Barcelona’s next domestic fixture offers the opportunity to tie that mark.
Including European competition, the team has recorded nine victories in nine total matches to begin the 2025-26 term. That sequence surpasses the previous club best for wins across all competitions at the start of a season, eclipsing the eight-match opening run set during the 1925-26 campaign.
Upcoming Fixtures Challenge the Winning Streak
The schedule ahead presents significant hurdles for maintaining the streak. Upcoming domestic fixtures include an away fixture against Real Betis at La Cartuja, followed by El Clásico at the Camp Nou, alongside matches against Alavés, Atlético de Madrid, and Villarreal.