La Liga
Ferran Torres Inspires Barcelona To Comfortable La Liga Victory Over Getafe
Barcelona extended their remarkable home form in LaLiga with a commanding 3-0 victory over Getafe CF at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, making it 11 wins from their last 13 home league games.
Rain-Soaked Kickoff
Torrential rain greeted both sides at kickoff, slickening the surface and adding zip to every pass. As expected, Barcelona dominated possession from the outset, pinning Getafe back into their own half.
However, the visitors, true to their gritty reputation, frustrated the Catalan giants with disciplined defending and relentless pressing.
Pedri almost unlocked the stubborn backline with a darting run into the box, only for Abdel Abqar to intervene with a last-ditch clearance. Yet moments later, Barcelona’s patience paid off.
A pinpoint pass from Raphinha combined with a cheeky backheel assist from Dani Olmo set up Ferran Torres, who calmly slotted past David Soria to break the deadlock.
Torres Doubles Up, Barça in Control
With the hosts in full flow, Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski looked lively in attack, continually testing Getafe’s defense. Lewandowski came within inches of scoring, narrowly failing to connect with Pedri’s sharp delivery into the area.
But the breakthrough wasn’t long in coming. Raphinha once again turned provider, lofting a clever ball forward that caught Getafe cold.
Torres raced through and finished clinically low into the bottom corner, doubling his tally and giving Barcelona breathing room. The Spaniard almost had a first-half hat-trick when his thunderous effort cannoned off the crossbar, while Lewandowski and Olmo also forced Soria into action before the interval.
Getafe Threaten Before Olmo Seals the Deal
The visitors returned from the break with renewed intent. Javi Muñoz and Domingos Duarte both came close within minutes of the restart, testing goalkeeper Joan García and briefly silencing the home crowd.
Barcelona momentarily took their foot off the gas, but the introduction of Marcus Rashford reignited their attacking threat. The Englishman’s pace and direct running stretched Getafe’s defense, and it was his cut-back that found Olmo at the edge of the box.
With trademark precision, Olmo drilled a low strike into the bottom corner, effectively ending the contest and rewarding his tireless performance.
Rashford’s Impact
Although Rashford didn’t get on the scoresheet, his cameo was vital in ensuring Barcelona maintained control in the latter stages. His energy pinned Getafe deep, leaving the visitors with little room to muster a late fightback.
To their credit, Getafe never stopped competing. They pressed aggressively, challenged for every loose ball, and refused to let the scoreline affect their determination.
However, the gulf in class was clear, and their winless record in Catalonia against Barcelona stretched to 18 defeats and four draws in 22 attempts.
What the Result Means
Barcelona’s victory keeps them firmly in the title picture, with Ferran Torres showing his sharp finishing and Dani Olmo further emphasizing his importance with a goal and an assist.
For Getafe, while the loss was expected given their history against Barça, their strong start to the season remains intact.
