Barcelona extend perfect start as Gordon scores first goal

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 08:13 · Archive

Barcelona defeated Getafe 3-0 with Anthony Gordon scoring his first goal for the club.

Barcelona defeated Getafe 3-0 to maintain their perfect start to the La Liga season, with England winger Anthony Gordon scoring his first goal for the Spanish champions. Gordon opened the scoring with a low deflected effort in the second minute after bundling past three players. Gabriel Jesus added the second after half an hour when Getafe defender Zaid Romero gave the ball away in his own box, and Jules Kounde completed the victory by turning in from close range following a cross from teenager Lamine Yamal.

Barcelona were without their top scorer Raphinha, who sustained a hamstring injury during the international break with Brazil. Manager Flick replaced him with Jesus, a fellow Brazilian and former Arsenal striker. Barcelona controlled the game throughout at Camp Nou, with Gordon described as the team's brightest spark in the first half, continuing impressive form he has shown for England recently.

The victory extended Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga to five points over second-placed Atletico Madrid, who won 2-1 at Alaves earlier the same day. Barcelona lead fourth-placed Real Madrid by nine points before Los Blancos faced Villarreal later.

How it is being reported

• Gordon continues to shine in Spain with first Barca goalAnthony Gordon opened his Barcelona account in a comfortable 3-0 victory over Getafe, maintaining his fine early form in Spain.Sky Sports · 10 Oct, 21:53
• Barcelona beat Getafe as Gordon scores his first goalBarcelona make it six wins from six with a 3-0 win against Getafe as Anthony Gordon scores his first goal for club.Al Jazeera · 10 Oct, 20:26

In this story: Barcelona · Getafe · Anthony Gordon · Gabriel Jesus · Jules Kounde · Atletico Madrid · Real Madrid · La Liga

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