Barcelona, despite missing several key players, maintained their impressive start to the LaLiga season with a 1-0 victory over Getafe. The win, secured by a first-half goal from prolific striker Robert Lewandowski, marked Barcelona’s seventh consecutive victory in the league, keeping them firmly at the top of the table.
The match was a tale of two halves for Barcelona. They dominated possession and created numerous chances in the first half, ultimately taking the lead through Lewandowski’s seventh goal of the season. The Polish striker capitalized on a defensive lapse by Getafe goalkeeper David Soria, who failed to hold onto a Jules Kounde cross. Lewandowski pounced on the loose ball and fired it into the back of the net.
However, Barcelona struggled to find a second goal in the second half, despite their continued dominance. Raphinha missed a sitter in the 82nd minute, and Soria made several crucial saves to deny Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal. Getafe even had a chance to equalize in the dying moments of the game, but Borja Mayoral missed a golden opportunity to secure a point for his team.
While Barcelona emerged victorious, the narrow margin of victory was a testament to Getafe’s resilience and determination. Kounde acknowledged the team’s missed chances and the danger posed by Getafe in the latter stages, highlighting that “sometimes it happens, you can’t always win with a big goal difference.”
The victory sets Barcelona up for a busy schedule, with an away trip to Osasuna this weekend followed by a Champions League clash against Young Boys next week. They will be looking to rebound from their opening group stage defeat to Monaco. Barcelona’s impressive form, however, will give them confidence heading into these crucial fixtures.
