Barcelona secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Getafe at the Estadi Johan Cruyff on Sunday, trailing leader Real Madrid by just two points in La Liga. Ferran Torres was the standout performer, scoring both goals in a dominant first half, while Dani Olmo added the third after halftime.
The opener came in the 15th minute when Raphinha played a diagonal ball to Olmo, who delivered an exquisite backheel assist for Torres to finish first-time. Torres then scored his second goal in the 34th minute, calmly converting a pass from Raphinha, marking his fourth league goal of the season. Torres nearly completed a first-half hat-trick but was denied by the crossbar.
After halftime, Marcus Rashford came on as a substitute for Raphinha and quickly made an impact by setting up Olmo, who sealed the win with a composed finish in the 62nd minute. Getafe, known for their rugged and physical style, were unable to penetrate Barcelona’s solid defense and were lucky not to suffer a heavier defeat.
Barcelona vs Getafe
Barcelona dominated most of the match, creating numerous chances, including a near miss from Robert Lewandowski in the first half. The game was marked by niggly fouls, with Getafe trying to disrupt Barcelona’s rhythm through defensive play and counterattacks.
A minor incident occurred just before the third goal when a fan carrying a Palestinian flag ran onto the pitch, but security quickly intervened, ensuring the game’s flow was unaffected.
Barcelona’s performance under manager Hansi Flick suggests they are gaining strong momentum this season, building on recent successes including a Champions League win involving Rashford. The team showed tactical maturity and attacking fluidity, with creative link-ups among players like Raphinha, Olmo, Rashford, and Torres.
Despite the comfortable win, Barcelona sustained a worrying injury to Fermín Lopez in the final move of the game, with the severity yet to be confirmed. Overall, the victory reinforced Barcelona’s position as serious title contenders this La Liga season, leaving fans optimistic about their future fixtures and possibilities.
