Barcelona cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory against Getafe in their La Liga match held at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres spearheaded the attack, with Torres bagging a brace and Olmo contributing a goal and an assist.
The match, played on Sunday, saw Barcelona continue their strong start to the La Liga season. The win puts the defending champions within two points of league leaders Real Madrid. Barcelona dominated Getafe, who had a strong start to their season prior to this match, winning three of their first four matches.
Ferran Torres opened the scoring in the 15th minute, thanks to a clever backheel assist from Dani Olmo. Barcelona extended their lead in the 34th minute when Raphinha assisted Torres for his second goal of the match. Olmo then sealed the victory with a goal in the 62nd minute, assisted by substitute Marcus Rashford.
Barcelona's coach, Hansi Flick, made some changes to the starting lineup, with Marcus Rashford surprisingly starting on the bench. According to reports, Rashford was benched for arriving late to a pre-match session. Despite this, Rashford made an impact as a substitute, providing the assist for Olmo's goal.
The match was played at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, which usually hosts Barcelona's women's team and youth squads, as Camp Nou is undergoing renovations and lacks the necessary permits. Barcelona had previously played their home opener at the same venue, where they defeated Valencia 6-0.
Getafe, who had a promising start to the season, were unable to match Barcelona's intensity and dropped to eighth place in the league standings. Barcelona's performance showcased their attacking strength and tactical superiority, solidifying their position as strong contenders in La Liga.
The victory was Barcelona's second straight game at their training facility. Barcelona remains unbeaten after five games in La Liga.
Several players had notable performances for Barcelona. Ferran Torres earned a high rating of 9.5, while Dani Olmo was close behind with a 9. Gerard Martin, the La Masia youngster, impressed on the left wing, creating attacking opportunities and combining well with Torres. Andreas Christensen also stood out with his distribution and stability in defense.
