Barcelona continued their impressive LaLiga campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Getafe, thanks to Ferran Torres’s outstanding two-goal performance and a contribution from Dani Olmo, who added a goal and an assist. This win brings Barcelona to 13 points, placing them second in the table, just two points behind Real Madrid, who remain unbeaten after defeating Espanyol. The match was played at Barcelona’s Sant Joan Despi training ground, where 6,000 rain-soaked fans witnessed the team’s dominance, even though young star Lamine Yamal was absent for the third game running due to injury.
Torres, starting in place of Robert Lewandowski due to Hansi Flick’s rotation policy, scored his first goal after 15 minutes with a skillful team move, capitalized on by Olmo’s clever back-heel pass. Torres then doubled the lead in the 34th minute, skillfully bypassing the offside trap from a precise Raphinha assist. He almost secured a hat-trick before the break, hitting the crossbar with the keeper beaten. Ferran Torres now finds himself second in the LaLiga scoring charts, trailing only behind Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe.
Torres expressed his ambition post-match, emphasizing his desire to make the most of opportunities at Barcelona, confident that more goals will come. Adding further to the team’s second-half strength, Marcus Rashford was introduced from the bench, providing an instant boost following his midweek Champions League performance against Newcastle.
This match against Getafe illustrates Barcelona’s potential for this season under Hansi Flick’s management, showcasing both resilience and depth in the squad. While still early in the season, Barcelona fans have plenty of reasons to be hopeful, as the team continues to perform strongly across all competitions. The combination of emerging talents like Torres and seasoned players brings a promising outlook for Barcelona as they aim for further success domestically and in Europe.