Afrigather Robert Lewandowski netted his seventh league purpose of the season as Barcelona prolonged their unbeaten begin within the 2024/24 La Liga season with a 1-0 win over Getafe. The victory marked Barcelona’s seventh consecutive league win, placing them 4 factors away from rivals Actual Madrid.
Lewandowski’s Nineteenth-minute purpose got here after Getafe goalkeeper David Soria did not take care of Jules Kounde’s cross, permitting the Polish striker to volley house from shut vary. The purpose provides to Lewandowski’s spectacular type, contributing to 6 objectives in his final 4 league video games (4 objectives and two assists).
Getafe almost equalised when Alex Sola delivered an ideal cross, however Carles Perez’s header was straight at Barcelona goalkeeper Inaki Pena, who was making his first begin of the season after Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s harm.
Barcelona dominated possession, with Raphinha always threatening the Getafe protection. He had a number of possibilities, together with a header broad, a low shot from a free-kick saved, and one other strike blocked by Soria’s legs.
Regardless of their management, Barca have been almost punished for missed alternatives within the remaining moments when Getafe substitute Borja Mayoral mishit his shot broad. Nonetheless, the win saved Barcelona on the prime of the La Liga desk.
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