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Hansi Flick closing in on historic Barcelona record with Getafe win in sight

Barcelona have a chance to turn their remarkable start to the LaLiga season into a place in the club’s history books when they host Getafe at Camp Nou. Hansi Flick’s side have won all seven of th...

Hansi Flick closing in on historic Barcelona record with Getafe win in sight

Hansi Flick's Barcelona are on the verge of breaking a historic record with a Getafe win. The team has won all seven of their opening LaLiga matches, matching Gerardo Martino's record from the 2013-14 season. Barcelona's impressive start includes a commanding 6-point lead over Real Madrid. Their attacking prowess is evident with 31 goals scored in their first seven matches, averaging more than four goals per game.

This remarkable run places Barcelona six points ahead of Real Madrid. A victory against Getafe would extend Barcelona's home winning streak to 23 matches, making them one of the five longest home-winning runs in Spanish football history. Achieving this milestone would further solidify their position in the title race and bring them closer to a historic place in La Liga history.

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