Barcelona made light work of Getafe with a 3-0 victory at Estadi Johan Cruyff on Sunday night, thanks to a Ferran Torres double and a late strike from Dani Olmo. The result keeps Hansi Flick’s side close on the heels of Real Madrid with 13 points from their first five La Liga matches.
Ferran Torres Makes His Case
With Robert Lewandowski struggling to find rhythm, Torres once again showed why he deserves more minutes. The forward scored twice inside the opening hour – first with a sharp finish from a Dani Olmo back-heel, and later with a clinical strike from a difficult angle. He even struck the post in search of a hat-trick. On current form, Torres looks like Barcelona’s most reliable striker.
Dani Olmo Returns to Form
Olmo, handed a start against Getafe, grabbed his chance with both hands. He set up Torres’ opener with an inventive flick before sealing the win himself late in the game. After recent struggles, the performance was a timely reminder of his quality, especially with youngster Fermin Lopez injured. Flick may now lean more on Olmo in the coming weeks.
Flick’s Side Overcome the Low Block
Barcelona have often struggled against defensive opponents like Getafe, but this time they dominated possession and chances from start to finish. The win followed their impressive triumph over Newcastle in Europe, showing that Flick’s men are adapting well against styles that previously troubled them. Even with key players missing, the attack looks sharp and versatile.
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