On Saturday, [Anthony Gordon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Gordon_(footballer)) netted his inaugural goal for [FC Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona), helping the Spanish champions secure a 3‑0 victory over [Getafe CF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getafe_CF) at the Camp Nou and extend their flawless start to the [La Liga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Liga) campaign.
The English forward struck in the second minute, followed by a second‑half goal from Gabriel Jesus after thirty minutes. French defender Jules Kounde added a third, finishing from a cross delivered by teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal. The win moved Barcelona five points clear of second‑placed Atletico Madrid and nine points ahead of Real Madrid, who sit fourth.
Key facts:
- Final score: Barcelona 3, Getafe 0.
- Goal timings: 2' (Gordon), 30' (Jesus), 68' (Kounde).
- Points gap: Barcelona lead Atletico by five points and Real Madrid by nine.
- Raphinha missed the match due to a hamstring injury sustained during the international break.
- Coach Xavi Hernández fielded Gabriel Jesus, a former Arsenal striker and Brazil teammate of Gordon, in place of the injured Raphinha.
"The winger was Barca’s brightest spark in the first half," the match report noted, highlighting Gordon’s impact since joining the club in the summer.
What made the difference?
Barcelona dominated possession and created numerous chances, with defender Eric Garcia forcing a save from Getafe keeper David Soria. A defensive error by Getafe’s Zaid Romero in his own box set up Jesus’s second‑minute strike. Later, Yamal’s precise delivery allowed Kounde to cap the win with a close‑range finish.
Why was the result significant?
The victory marked Barcelona’s ninth consecutive win across all competitions, reinforcing their status as the early season favorites in Spain’s top flight.