Barcelona extended its perfect La Liga start with a 3-0 home win over Getafe on Saturday. Anthony Gordon scored his first goal, followed by strikes from Gabriel Jesus and Jules Kounde. The team now has eight wins from eight matches, keeping them six points clear of Real Madrid at the top.
Barcelona extended its perfect start to the La Liga season with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Getafe on Saturday, making it eight wins from eight matches and maintaining its lead at the top of the table.
The three-week international break did little to disrupt Barcelona's rhythm and it went ahead after two minutes when Anthony Gordon cut inside and saw his shot deflect off Mario Martin and beyond goalkeeper David Soria.
Getafe struggled to escape its own half under sustained pressure and Gabriel Jesus punished a giveaway by Zaid Romero to score on his first start for Barcelona.
The host remained firmly in control after the break, with Getafe testing Joan Garcia only once on the goalkeeper's return from injury.
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Jules Kounde, who had missed a clear chance in the first half, completed the scoring in the 73rd minute with a simple finish from Lamine Yamal's curling cross.
Barcelona leads the standings with 24 points, five ahead of Atletico Madrid and six clear of Real Madrid, who beat Villarreal 1-0 later on Saturday.
Barcelona vs Getafe player ratings
Barcelona: Joan Garcia (7.5/10), Jules Kounde (8.8/10), Eric Garcia (7.9/10), Gerard Martin (8.1/10), Xavi Espart (7.9/10), Rodri (8.4/10), Gavi (7.3/10), Lamine Yamal (8.2/10), Dani Olmo (7.4/10), Anthony Gordon (8.3/10), Gabriel Jesus (8.5/10)
Subs: Fermin Lopez (7.1/10), Pedri (7.2/10), Marc Bernal (6.2/10), Karim Adeyemi (6.5/10), Hamza Abdelkarim (No rating)
Getafe: David Soria (6.2/10), Djene (5.8/10), Nemanja Gudelj (5.9/10), Zaid Abner Romero (5.0/10), Kiko (5.7/10), Johan Mojica (5.7/10), Andres Garcia (6.9/10), Francho Serrano (5.6/10), Mario Martin (5.8/10) Ramon Terrats (6.0/10), Ivan Azon (5.9/10)
Subs: Abdelkabir Abqar (6.3/10), Davinchi (6.1/10), Martin Satriano (6.0/10), Sebastian Boselli (6.5/10), Saba Sozonov (No rating)