Barcelona continued their impressive start to the 2024-25 La Liga season with a 1-0 victory over Getafe at the Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys. The win extended Barcelona's unbeaten streak to seven games, further cementing their position at the top of the table.
It was a game that was marked by Barcelona's dominance and Getafe's inability to break down their defense. The Catalan giants controlled possession for much of the game and created several chances, but they were ultimately unable to score until the 19th minute when Robert Lewandowski volleyed home a Jules Kounde cross to give Barcelona the lead.
Barcelona's 17-year-old wonderkid Lamine Yamal continued to impress, showcasing his skills and creativity throughout the game. He was a constant threat on the right wing, and he came close to scoring on several occasions.
One of Yamal's most notable moments came in the second half when he used his skillful feet to bamboozle the Getafe defense. He dragged a shot from the edge of the box just wide, showcasing his ability to create danger even against experienced defenders.
Despite their loss, Getafe had a few bright moments. In the first half, Christantus Uche got behind the Barcelona defense and passed to Carles Perez in the box. Perez, instead of slotting into the bottom corner, fired wide. However, Uche was offside so the chance would have been ruled out in any case.
Another good chance for Getafe came in the first half when Alex Sola swung in a superb cross and Carles Perez's header was on target, but straight at Inaki Pena.
However, Barcelona's defense was too strong for Getafe to overcome, and they ultimately deserved their victory.
The win was Barcelona's seventh in a row in La Liga, and it puts them firmly in control of the title race.
