Barcelona set a new club record by winning their first nine matches across all competitions after a 3-0 victory over Getafe on Saturday. Anthony Gordon and Gabriel Jesus stepped up in place of injured Raphinha, with Gordon scoring after two minutes and Jesus adding a goal before halftime. Jules Koundé completed the scoring in the second half. The win matched Barcelona's best-ever start to a La Liga season, also seen in 2013-14.
Hansi Flick praised the depth and unity of his squad, noting that players at every position are of high quality. Gordon, who recently scored three goals for England, has impressed with four assists in La Liga. Jesus, making his debut start for the Catalan club, expressed his dream of playing at Barça and praised the team's ball possession.
The victory intensified pressure on rivals Real Madrid, who faced Villarreal later the same day. Flick emphasized the importance of taking an early lead, especially after the international break, and highlighted Barcelona's control of possession as their trademark approach.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing