Barcelona Targets Eighth Straight League Win Against Getafe

Barcelona returns to LaLiga action on Saturday, October 10, 2026, against Getafe at Spotify Camp Nou, aiming to extend its perfect start to eight consecutive league victories. Hansi Flick's side leads the Spanish championship with 21 points, while Getafe sits 11th with eight points after seven matches.

According to azcentral.com, Barcelona has scored 31 goals and conceded seven in its opening seven league fixtures, averaging more than four goals per game. Getafe, by comparison, has scored only four times, highlighting the challenge facing the visitors as they attempt to contain the league leaders.

The match is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in Spain, 10:30 a.m. in Mexico and 9:30 a.m. in Arizona. Broadcasters listed by azcentral.com include ESPN Deportes, ESPN and ESPN+ in the United States, Sky Sports in Mexico, and DAZN LaLiga and Movistar+ in Spain.

Barcelona could also reach a significant historical milestone with another victory. According to a report published by Yahoo News en Español, the team would match the club's best opening record in LaLiga, established under Tata Martino during the 2013-14 season, when Barcelona won its first eight league matches before drawing 0-0 with Osasuna in the ninth round.

The report also noted that Barcelona's current scoring total exceeds its previous mark at this stage of a league campaign. The club had scored 29 goals after seven matches in the 1950-51 season, compared with 31 under Flick in 2026-27.

Barcelona's broader winning run has also attracted attention. Sports Illustrated reported that Flick's team had recorded 10 consecutive victories across friendlies, domestic competition and the Champions League, although its LaLiga record stood at seven wins from seven matches before the Getafe fixture.

The same report identified Andreas Christensen and Roony Bardghji among Barcelona's expected absences. Frenkie de Jong was progressing through rehabilitation from a right-knee ligament injury, while Raphinha and Joan Garcia had been completing individualized training. Eric Garcia had returned to group training after leaving Spain's national team camp with knee discomfort.

Getafe also faced selection concerns ahead of the trip. Sports Illustrated listed Christantus Uche, Juanmi and Abdelkabir Abqar among the team's absentees. Kiko Femenía had resumed training with teammates after missing the previous three league rounds because of a muscular injury, while Andrés García was expected to retain his starting position.

Barcelona's recent head-to-head record further favors the home side. According to Sports Illustrated, the teams' previous five league meetings produced four Barcelona victories and one draw, including a 2-0 win for Barcelona away to Getafe on April 25, 2026.

Getafe midfielder Ramon Terrats, who returned to the club after a difficult spell at Espanyol, discussed the upcoming contest with Marca. He credited manager José Bordalás with providing clarity, maintaining high standards and strengthening the squad's sense of belonging.

Terrats also described changes in Getafe's approach, saying the team had become more willing to retain possession and take responsibility in matches while preserving its defensive discipline. He acknowledged Barcelona's attacking threat, particularly its speed when transitioning after regaining possession.

Discussing the international break, Terrats said the rest had helped players recover mentally before a demanding run of fixtures. He also cautioned that Barcelona's workload and reported fitness concerns would not necessarily determine the outcome, emphasizing that Getafe needed to concentrate on its own performance.

Barcelona enters the fixture seeking to protect its lead and extend its home winning streak. A victory would bring Flick's team to eight consecutive league wins and place it level with the club's best-ever start to a LaLiga season.