Barça Closes Gap on Real Madrid with 1-0 Victory Over Getafe
Barcelona defeated Getafe 1-0 on Sunday, reducing the gap to league leaders Real Madrid to two points after the fifth day of La Liga. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal,capitalizing on an opening created by Raphinha and Dani Olmo in the [time not specified].
Despite dominating possession, Barcelona initially struggled to break down Getafe’s defense, described as “falling asleep Getafe with a series of side passes” but lacking significant advancement. Opportunities were described as ”rare” early in the match. Pedri came close to assisting Lewandowski with a pass, but it was intercepted.
Getafe remained largely harmless throughout the match, failing to pose a significant threat. A yellow card was issued to Martin for a late tackle on Koundé. Barcelona continued to press, with several attempts on goal, including a free kick and corner, but initially without success.
The win places Barcelona second in the La Liga standings, while Getafe remains sixth. The team was playing without Yamal, but still managed to secure the victory and close the distance to Real Madrid.
