Barcelona make history with a perfect start to La Liga

Barcelona continued their grip on the top spot in La Liga, securing their seventh consecutive victory with a 3-1 win over Sevilla. This win takes their points tally to 21, maintaining their perfect record, while putting Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid under early pressure in the title race . Barca currently lead the La Liga table by six points over Real Madrid and by eight points over Atletico Madrid, ahead of the highly anticipated Madrid derby on Sunday evening at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. This match could significantly alter the title race . The Blaugrana's victory over Sevilla came after they overturned a deficit to win 3-1. Brazilian Rafinha shone, scoring two goals, while Lamine Yamal played a key role by setting up both of his teammates. This victory keeps the Catalan side in the league standings without dropping a single point since the start of the season . The brilliance of Hansi Flick's men isn't limited to La Liga. Barça also secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Feyenoord in the Champions League, continuing their strong start both domestically and in Europe . This win marked a new chapter in Barcelona's history, as they achieved 21 points from their first seven matches – the fourth time they've reached this milestone, following the 2013-14 season under Gerardo Martino, the 2017-18 season with Ernesto Valverde, and now the 2024-25 season under Flick . The German coach has the opportunity to equal Martino's record from the 2013-14 season, when he led Barça to victory in their first eight league matches. However, the Catalan side will have to wait until after the upcoming international break to play their eighth match . La Liga returns on Saturday, October 10, when Barcelona hosts Getafe in their first home game of the season at the Camp Nou. The Blaugrana will be looking to extend their winning streak and maintain their position at the top of the table . On the same day, Real Madrid hosts Villarreal, while Atlético Madrid travels to Deportivo Alavés, reigniting the title race as Barça hopes to further widen the gap between themselves and their closest rivals .