Barcelona match 13-year-old record with perfect La Liga start

Barcelona have equalled the club's best-ever start to a La Liga season after beating Getafe 3-0, winning their first eight matches under Hansi Flick.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the achievement matches the run made by Tata Martino's Barcelona side in the 2013-14 season. The Argentine coach's team dropped points in the ninth round after a goalless draw with Osasuna.

Martino's side remained unbeaten until the 14th round before losing 1-0 to Athletic Bilbao at San Mames.

Flick and his players now have a chance to break the record and set a new benchmark for the club's best start to a league campaign.

However, winning a ninth consecutive match will not be easy. Barcelona will face fourth-placed Real Betis at La Cartuja next Saturday.

Speaking about the milestone, Flick said the team must focus on its next match against Galatasaray in the Champions League.