Barcelona cruise past Getafe with Ferran’s double and Olmo’s strike
It was another lively night for Barcelona at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, where the team secured a convincing 3–0 victory over Getafe. The scoreline might suggest comfort, but the way the match unfolded showed both the efficiency and the intensity of the Catalan side. Ferran Torres was once again the man of the moment, grabbing a first-half double, while Dani Olmo sealed the win with a well-taken goal in the second half.
The opening stages were not entirely straightforward. Getafe, as usual, came prepared to make things complicated. They pressed aggressively, they disrupted the flow with fouls, and they tried to close down every passing lane. For a moment, it seemed like the visitors might frustrate Barcelona. But the quality of Hansi Flick’s men was bound to show. The breakthrough came in the 14th minute when Dani Olmo, with a delightful backheel, set up Ferran Torres. The forward finished clinically, leaving Getafe keeper David Soria with no chance.
That early goal shifted the tone of the match. Barcelona began to dominate possession, stringing together quick combinations, especially through Pedri and Frenkie de Jong in midfield. The second goal arrived before half an hour had passed, and once again, it was Ferran Torres. This time, he combined with Raphinha on a counterattack, beating the offside trap and finishing coolly. In less than 35 minutes, the game felt almost decided.
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Getafe struggled to respond. They barely threatened Joan García in Barcelona’s goal, recording only a handful of attempts and creating almost no genuine danger. Their players admitted afterwards that facing Barça at this rhythm is like climbing a mountain with no rope—punishing and relentless.
The second half brought more of the same: Barcelona pushing, Getafe holding on. Marcus Rashford, who had started on the bench due to a disciplinary issue, entered and immediately added spark with his pace. One of his runs led directly to the third goal, as he squared a pass for Dani Olmo to tap home in the 61st minute. That was the final nail in the coffin, though the score could easily have been heavier had Soria not produced several good saves.
By the end, the numbers told the story: Barcelona with 16 attempts, seven on target, compared to Getafe’s three shots overall. The expected goals metric showed a huge gap too—1.98 for Barça, just 0.27 for the visitors. It was domination, plain and simple.
With this win, Barcelona kept up their chase of league leaders Real Madrid. Flick’s side now sit second with 13 points, just two behind the top. More importantly, the performance confirmed that the early-season doubts are fading. The players look sharper, Ferran Torres is thriving under Flick, and Dani Olmo has finally broken his scoring drought.
In short, Barcelona showed not only style but also efficiency. A team that once struggled to finish chances now looks ruthless in front of goal. For Getafe, it was another frustrating night against a giant they have never beaten away in LaLiga. For Barcelona, it was a statement: this season, they are ready to fight at full speed.
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