Barcelona Too Strong for Getafe in Comfortable 3-0 Win

Barcelona, Spain – September 22, 2025 — Barcelona once again demonstrated why they are among the favourites for the LaLiga title this season, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Getafe on Sunday night. Two goals from Ferran Torres and a second-half strike from Dani Olmo sealed a result that was rarely in doubt for Hansi Flick’s men.

The match was staged at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, with the Camp Nou still under renovation. The smaller ground, with a capacity of just over 6,000, did little to dampen the spectacle. Supporters were in full voice from the opening whistle, and Barcelona quickly justified their enthusiasm with a dominant display.

Ferran Torres opened the scoring in the 15th minute after combining smartly with Dani Olmo, who released him with a clever back-heel. Torres drilled low into the corner and celebrated with a wide grin, knowing the opener had set the tone.

Nineteen minutes later, the forward struck again. Raphinha threaded a perfectly weighted pass through the Getafe defence, and Torres raced clear before calmly sliding the ball past the keeper. Just before the break he came close to completing a hat-trick, his curling effort striking the crossbar to the gasps of the crowd.

Getafe, usually organised and disciplined under José Bordalás, found themselves outclassed. They mounted a few counterattacks but never seriously tested Marc-André ter Stegen. For most of the night they were pinned deep in their own half, unable to cope with Barcelona’s relentless tempo and movement.

Any faint hope of a comeback disappeared just after the hour mark. Marcus Rashford, introduced from the bench, made a sharp run down the left and cut a precise ball across the area. Dani Olmo arrived on cue in the 63rd minute to make it 3-0 and seal the points. Olmo, tireless all evening, raised both arms as chants of his name echoed around the stadium.

The only concern for Barcelona came late on when young midfielder Fermín López went down clutching his leg and had to be helped off the pitch. Flick confirmed afterwards that the injury would be assessed in the coming days, adding that he hoped it was “nothing serious” with such a demanding run of fixtures ahead.

The win keeps Barcelona unbeaten, with 13 points from their opening five matches. They sit second in the LaLiga table, two points behind leaders Real Madrid. Flick will be encouraged not just by the scoreline but by the growing cohesion within his squad. Rashford’s lively cameo, in particular, will reassure fans eager to see him settle quickly in Spanish football after his summer arrival.

For Getafe, the defeat was a reminder of the gap that still exists between themselves and Spain’s top clubs. Their trademark compact defending and physical style were not enough to contain Barcelona’s variety in attack. They remain in mid-table but will need to regroup quickly to maintain momentum in the weeks ahead.

Beyond the scoreline, this fixture carried symbolic weight. Forced to play away from their iconic home, Barcelona have adapted to life at the Johan Cruyff Stadium. Though modest in size, its intimacy magnifies every cheer and groan, creating a sense of closeness between players and supporters.

With Real Oviedo up next in LaLiga and a Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain looming, tougher challenges await. But if Torres, Olmo, and Rashford continue in this form, Barcelona look ready to take on anyone.