BARCELONA GO FOUR POINTS CLEAR AT TOP
A first half Robert Lewandowski goal was enough for Barcelona to continue their perfect start to La Liga with a 1-0 victory against Getafe.
Hansi Flick’s young side almost rued missing a host of chances as with the last kick of the match Getafe substitute Borja Mayoral fired wide.
Polish forward Lewandowski could have doubled his side’s lead before the break only to be denied by the visitors’ goalkeeper David Soria.
Soria was also on hand to tip a glorious effort from teenage sensation Lamine Yamal over the crossbar in the second half.
Yamal also hit the crossbar as he capitalised on a tiring Getafe defence and Barcelona skipper Raphinha also had chances to secure the points.
However, Barcelona will breathe a sigh of relief as they sit four points clear at the summit of La Liga.
Despite controlling possession Flick’s young side showed weaknesses in defence as they head to Osasuna looking to make it eight league wins on the bounce.
Meanwhile, Getafe have just four points to their name from seven matches but will be encouraged by another strong defensive performance.
Getafe have home games against Alaves and Osasuna when they will hope to pick up a first league win.
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