In a dominant performance, Barcelona sealed a convincing 3-0 victory against Getafe in their Matchday 5 clash of La Liga. Ferran Torres was the star of the show, scoring two goals in the first half at minute 14 and 33, leaving the visitors with little chance to respond.
Dani Olmo also joined the scoring spree, adding a third goal just 16 minutes into the second half, cementing what would be a remarkable day for the Blaugranas.
Barcelona’s manager, Hans Flick, had his side generating opportunities throughout the match, with a notable chance coming from Ferran Torres hitting the woodwork just before halftime.
The standout player was undoubtedly Dani Olmo, who not only scored but also delivered 47 key passes and attempted four shots on target.
Ferran Torres, playing in front of the home crowd at Camp Nou, was an attacking threat, contributing with two goals, four shots on goal, and nine accurate passes.
Barcelona lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Joan García in goal; Jules Koundé, Eric García, Andreas Christensen, and Gerard Martín in defense; with Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Dani Olmo in midfield; and Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, and Ferran Torres leading the attack.
On the other side, Getafe, coached by José Bordalás, opted for a 5-3-2 formation, placing David Soria in goal with Kiko Femenía, Djené Dakonam, Domingos Duarte, Abdelkabir Abqar, and Diego Rico forming the defensive line. Mario Martín, Luis Milla, and Mauro Arambarri anchored the midfield, while Borja Mayoral and Adrián Liso were up front.
Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea officiated the match at Camp Nou.
Following this result, Barcelona climbs to 13 points and sits in second place in La Liga, whereas Getafe remains on 9 points in eighth position.
Substitutions for Barcelona
45’ 2T – Raphinha replaced by Marcus Rashford, Borja Mayoral substituted for Abu Kamara, Djené Dakonam off for Davinchi, and Mario Martín replaced by Javi Muñoz.
59’ 2T – Ferran Torres off for Fermín López and Frenkie de Jong substituted for Marc Casadó.
75’ 2T – Pedri off for Roony Bardghji.
82’ 2T – Gerard Martín replaced by Ronald Araújo.
Bookings for Barcelona:
31’ 1T – Raphinha (for insulting or disapproving of the referee), 8’ 2T – Andreas Christensen (unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Getafe
69’ 2T – Mauro Arambarri replaced by Coba da Costa.
79’ 2T – Adrián Liso off for Alex Sancris.
Bookings for Getafe:
3’ 1T – Mario Martín (unsporting behavior), 42’ 1T – Adrián Liso (unsporting behavior), 43’ 1T – Djené Dakonam (unsporting behavior), 44’ 1T – José Bordalás (for insulting or disapproving of the referee), 13’ 2T – Abdelkabir Abqar (unsporting behavior).