Barcelona beats Getafe in La Liga fixture

Robert Lewandowski showcased his exceptional form once again, securing a crucial 1-0 victory for La Liga leaders Barcelona against Getafe on Wednesday. The Polish striker found the back of the net in the first half, converting from close range to give his team an early advantage. This goal marked yet another highlight in a stellar season for Lewandowski, who has become an integral part of Barcelona's attacking line-up. Barcelona controlled the match for the most part, demonstrating their dominance on the field. Despite creating several opportunities to extend their lead, they were unable to capitalize on these chances, which left the final scoreline at 1-0. Nevertheless, this victory maintained Barcelona's perfect record in La Liga, bringing their total to seven wins from seven matches this season.

With this win, Barcelona restored their four-point lead over rivals Real Madrid, who had secured their own victory against Alaves the previous day. As the season progresses, Barcelona will look to build on this momentum, with Lewandowski at the forefront of their title challenge. His scoring prowess, combined with the team's overall performance, has set a positive tone as they aim to reclaim their position as the dominant force in Spanish football. The focus will now shift to their upcoming matches, where maintaining consistency will be key to their success.

"You can't always win by a lot of goals. I think the important thing is we made a lot of chances again and took the three points... Getafe is always a tough team to handle," said defender Jules Kounde. 

Coach Hansi Flick made a significant change to his starting lineup, opting for Inaki Pena in goal to replace the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who is expected to be sidelined for several months due to a severe knee injury. Alongside Pena, Flick welcomed back Marc Casado and Alejandro Balde, adding depth to the squad. Pena, who faced challenges last season with 32 goals conceded in 17 matches across all competitions, received strong support from fans, who chanted his name as he defended the net. He quickly demonstrated his skills, making an early save against a header from Carles Perez, which helped settle his nerves.

In contrast, David Soria, the goalkeeper for Getafe, had a less fortunate moment when he miscontrolled a cross from Jules Koundé. This error led directly to Barcelona's first goal of the match in the 19th minute, allowing Robert Lewandowski to capitalize and score from close range. Lewandowski’s goal marked his seventh in La Liga this season, positioning him as the leading scorer in the league. The 36-year-old striker appears revitalized under Flick’s management, displaying a level of form that had eluded him at times during the previous season. With this strong showing, Barcelona is looking to maintain their momentum in the ongoing campaign.

"For me he's the best number nine of the last 10 years," Flick, who also coached him at Bayern Munich, told reporters.