MADRID: FC Barcelona maintained their flawless start to the season in La Liga on Wednesday, securing a 1-0 victory over Getafe at home. This win has seen them climb out of the relegation zone, marking their first victory of the season.
Inaki Pena, making his season debut for Barcelona, stepped into the goal following Marc-Andre Ter Stegen's injury over the weekend. Despite the challenge, he was largely unopposed by Getafe, who struggled to create clear scoring opportunities until the final minutes of the match.
Robert Lewandowski scored the first goal for Barcelona in the 19th minute, capitalizing on a loose ball following a mistake by Getafe goalkeeper David Soria in handling a cross from Jules Kounde.
The second half saw Barcelona maintain their dominance, with Lamine Yamal missing a shot on goal with a left-footed effort and Raphinha making an impressive save from a corner.
However, Getafe managed to create some semblance of threat in the final minutes, with Borja Mayoral's shot from a distance just beyond the reach of Pena, who was the only one to clear.
This victory has been a significant relief for Barcelona, as they now look forward to their upcoming match against Osasuna on Saturday night.
In the first match of the week, Rayo Vallecano kept Girona to a scoreless draw at Girona's Montilivi Stadium.
Girona exerted considerable effort to secure a win, particularly in the second half, but were unable to find the net. Their chance to score was thwarted when Yaser Asprilla's shot was blocked by the bar.
