Barcelona extended their winning run in La Liga to eight matches with a convincing 3-0 victory over Getafe at Camp Nou on Saturday. The win, which was fueled by a strong performance from English winger Anthony Gordon, saw Hansi Flick's side equal their best start to a La Liga season. This achievement matches the record set under Gerardo Martino in the 2013-14 campaign. The match marked a significant milestone for Gordon, who joined Barcelona from Newcastle United in May.
Anthony Gordon scored his first competitive goal for Barcelona just 78 seconds into the match with a deflected effort from 18 yards. The goal was a result of an extended passing move in which he exchanged an inadvertent one-two with Getafe captain Djene Dakonam before driving towards the edge of the box. Although his low shot took a deflection off Mario Martin before beating goalkeeper David Soria, Gordon celebrated passionately, thumping the Barcelona badge on his chest before performing his trademark archer celebration.
Gordon continued to influence the game, playing a key role in Barcelona's second goal after his pressing forced Getafe defender Zaid Romero into a mistake. Gabriel Jesus capitalised on the error, won possession, cut inside and fired a low shot into the corner of the net. The goal highlighted Gordon's growing influence in Barcelona's attack, following his impressive performances for England in the Nations League.
Barcelona sealed the victory after the break when Lamine Yamal delivered a teasing cross into the penalty area, allowing Jules Kounde to stab the ball home for the third goal. The win saw Barcelona move to 24 points, opening a five-point lead over second-placed Atletico Madrid, who had played the same number of matches. Real Madrid were fourth on 15 points ahead of their fixture against Villarreal.
For Gordon, the goal marked a significant milestone in his Barcelona career, coming on his seventh appearance for the club. The former Everton and Newcastle winger has now joined a select group of British players to score for Barcelona, following in the footsteps of Gary Lineker and Mark Hughes, who both found the net for the Catalan club in 1986.
Gordon's goal, alongside his four assists, highlighted his contribution to Barcelona's attacking play as the club continued its impressive start to the season. Marcus Rashford also scored his first goal for Barcelona in a 2-1 Champions League victory over Newcastle United last season. The England international's latest display further underlined his growing influence in Barcelona's attack.
Barcelona will now look to maintain their winning momentum as they continue their pursuit of the La Liga title. The team's impressive start to the season has been fueled by strong performances from players like Gordon, who has become a key player in Flick's side. With the win, Barcelona remains at the top of the La Liga table, and they will look to continue their winning run in the coming weeks.
Key points
- Anthony Gordon scores his first competitive goal for Barcelona in a 3-0 win over Getafe.
- The win extends Barcelona's La Liga winning run to eight matches.
- Barcelona equals their best start to a La Liga season, matching the record set under Gerardo Martino in the 2013-14 campaign.
