Barcelona resumed their form in La Liga with a crushing victory against Getafe B, taking full points to the championship and confirming the solidity of Hansi Flick's team. The match, played at Camp Nou, was also a tribute to the legendary Pedro, who announced his retirement from the team this week.
After the crowd's ovation for Pedro, the Blaugrana immediately took the lead thanks to a goal from Anthony Gordon, who took advantage of a defensive error and finished with a precise shot. Gordon's corner was the key to the first goal, which gave Barcelona a 1-0 lead. In the second half, a goal from Raphinha, who replaced the blinded striker, brought the score to 2-0. Subsequently, Jules Koundé completed the trio with a shot from the left, leaving the final result at 3-0.
Flick's training showed several variations from the basic plan. The home goalkeeper was replaced by a new guest goalkeeper, while on the defense line there was a change of backhands. On the offensive front, Barcelona played with a 5-4-1, with Ivan Azon as the only offensive reference. Gavi replaced Rodri, while Olmo was brought in to replace an injured player. The coach decided not to use the very talented Cubarsì, Cancelo, Pedri and Fermin Lopez.
The 3-0 result is Barcelona's twenty-third consecutive league win, confirming their leading position. The club has already set the next Champions League match against Galatasaray of Istanbul, where Victor Osimhen is the spearhead of the Turkish club. Barcelona, with its dominant form, seems ready to continue its run towards winning the championship and consolidating its presence in the Champions League.