Barcelona claimed a solid 2-0 win on the road against Getafe, reinforcing their position at the top of the table.
Fermín López broke the deadlock with a clinical strike in the 45th minute, assisted by Pedri, just before halftime.
In the second half, Marcus Rashford sealed the win in the 74th minute with a superb long-range effort on a quick counter-attack.
Barcelona dominated possession and chances but faced the usual physical battle from a compact Getafe side.
The win keeps Barcelona firmly on track in the title race while highlighting their growing ruthlessness in tight away games.
Here are the Barcelona player ratings:
Joan García (7.5/10)
Solid performance between the posts with a couple of important saves.
Kept a clean sheet on a difficult away day against a physical Getafe side.
Jules Koundé (7/10)
Defended well and contributed to building from the back.
Occasionally exposed when Getafe pushed long balls, but overall reliable.
Pau Cubarsí (7.5/10)
Composed and dominant in aerial duels despite Getafe’s physical approach.
Showed great reading of the game and helped maintain defensive structure.
Gerard Martín (6.5/10)
Dealt with threats on his side but looked a bit shaky under pressure.
Made some important recoveries but needs more consistency in big away games.
João Cancelo (6.5/10)
Offered width and overlapping runs but lacked an end product.
Defensive positioning was tested a few times by Getafe counters.
Gavi (7/10)
Brought high energy and pressing intensity in midfield.
Helped disrupt Getafe’s rhythm but picked up a needless yellow.
Pedri (8/10)
Excellent midfield control and vision throughout the match.
Dictated tempo and created several dangerous moments with his passing.
Roony Bardghji (6/10)
Showed flashes of quality but struggled to influence the game consistently.
Faded in the second half against Getafe’s compact defense.
Dani Olmo (7/10)
Creative and involved in build-up play, linking well with attackers.
Missed a couple of chances but added technical quality in tight spaces.
Fermín López (8.5/10)
Scored the decisive goal with a sharp finish just before halftime.
Worked tirelessly, pressed high, and made a real difference with his movement.
Robert Lewandowski (6.5/10)
Led the line well but lacked ruthlessness in front of the goal.
Dropped deep to help build up, but couldn’t convert the chances created for him.
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