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Barcelona eye outright La Liga record against Real Madrid

Barcelona have matched Real Madrid’s La Liga record with nine straight wins and can claim it outright against them in the next Clásico.

By Rodrigo Peñalba · Football Espana (Barcelona)

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Barcelona can claim the outright La Liga opening wins record against Real Madrid on October 25.
A 5-2 victory over Real Betis secured Barcelona's ninth consecutive league win to start the season.
The achievement equals Real Madrid's nine-win league start set under Miguel Muñoz in 1968-69.

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Barcelona can break the outright La Liga record for the best start to a league season when they face rivals Real Madrid in the Clásico on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Hansi Flick's side defeated Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday, October 17, to earn their ninth consecutive victory to open the domestic campaign, matching a historic standard.

The run equals Real Madrid's record of nine straight opening wins set during the 1968-69 season under coach Miguel Muñoz. Before hosting Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona will visit European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday, October 20.

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