Barca turned the ugly game around against Getafe fueled by substitutes Denis Suarez and Paulinho Santos. The Catalan team thus recorded their 5th win in a row.
Ernesto Valverde’s team struggled to create opportunities against Getafe, who came close to opening the scoring when Gerard Pique nearly deflected Shibasaki’s cross into his own net, with Jorge Molina reaching it but firing into the side netting.
In 29th minute, Barca were dealt a blow when record signing Ousmane Dembele was forced off with a hamstring injury, he was substituted with home boy Gerard Deulofeu.
Catalan team responded with a Samuel Umtiti’s header but it went straight at Vicente Guaita but made little chances happen other than Lionel Messi free kick which was magnificently saved.
Denis Suarez was brought in in 2nd half replacing Andres Iniesta who had a quiet match.
Barca turned the match around though and Denis was on the mark when he Received the ball from Sergi Roberto in the area, and curled a great finish past Guaita to level, against the run of play.
Widely disputed Paulinho came on in the 77th minute and seven minutes later he bullied his way and slammed a winner to put Barca ahead and extend their lead at the top of the table.
Ernesto Valverde’s team struggled to create opportunities against Getafe, who came close to opening the scoring when Gerard Pique nearly deflected Shibasaki’s cross into his own net, with Jorge Molina reaching it but firing into the side netting.
In 29th minute, Barca were dealt a blow when record signing Ousmane Dembele was forced off with a hamstring injury, he was substituted with home boy Gerard Deulofeu.
Catalan team responded with a Samuel Umtiti’s header but it went straight at Vicente Guaita but made little chances happen other than Lionel Messi free kick which was magnificently saved.
Denis Suarez was brought in in 2nd half replacing Andres Iniesta who had a quiet match.
Barca turned the match around though and Denis was on the mark when he Received the ball from Sergi Roberto in the area, and curled a great finish past Guaita to level, against the run of play.
Widely disputed Paulinho came on in the 77th minute and seven minutes later he bullied his way and slammed a winner to put Barca ahead and extend their lead at the top of the table.
