Barcelona equals a historic start and chases a new record

Barcelona have matched a feat from 2013 and are now pursuing a new record. The Catalan club have taken maximum points from their first eight La Liga matches, a run that places them among the best starts to a league season in the club’s history.

A 3-0 victory over Getafe enabled the team, coached by Hansi Flick, to equal the best start to a season in the club’s history. The result adds significance to the ongoing run, but the German coach stressed the need not to look too far ahead. “The most important thing is to think about the next match, against Galatasaray. We want to make history, but the most important thing is for the players to be committed to the work with great focus,” Flick said.

Barcelona will face a demanding test next. The Catalans travel to Real Betis, third in the Spanish league, at La Cartuja next Saturday. The task will be to extend their perfect start as they seek to turn the run into a new milestone. For Flick, however, the immediate priority is clear: keep his squad committed and focused, with the next fixture firmly in view.