FC Barcelona enters the post-international break period with a perfect 21-point record, positioning the club to potentially match its best-ever start to a LaLiga season. With seven consecutive victories, Hansi Flick’s side currently leads the Spanish top flight, holding a five-point advantage over challengers Atlético Madrid and Betis.
Chasing the 2013/14 Historic Benchmark
Barcelona’s pursuit of an eighth win brings the current squad’s performance in line with the 2013/14 team. Under Tata Martino, that squad achieved eight wins from the first eight matches, marking the only time in club history such a sequence has occurred.
The 2013/14 campaign began with a 7-0 victory against Levante, followed by narrow wins over Málaga, at Mestalla, and Sevilla. The team eventually dropped points in the ninth round with a goalless draw against Osasuna. While the current side has maintained a perfect start, the 2013/14 team established a precedent for dominance that Hansi Flick now aims to equal. Current metrics show the current squad is producing higher scoring figures than their 2013/14 counterparts.
Challenges Ahead at Getafe
The return to domestic competition presents logistical hurdles, as more than half of the squad spent the international break representing their respective national teams.
Getafe, managed by Bordalás, remains a difficult opponent. Despite the challenging nature of the fixture, Barcelona enters the match with significant momentum. The club is currently defending a 22-game winning streak at home in LaLiga and will look to extend that record to 23 wins as they return to the pitch.
League Standings and Performance Context
As of the current international break, the LaLiga table reflects the following standings at the top:
- FC Barcelona: 21 points (7 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses)
- Atlético Madrid: 16 points
- Betis: 16 points
The five-point gap between Barcelona and the second-place teams highlights the early-season dominance of Flick's side. The upcoming match against Getafe serves as the final hurdle to matching the historic eight-game winning streak previously set over a decade ago.
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