La Liga 2023-24, FC Barcelona hammer Getafe 4-0: Key stats
FC Barcelona thrashed Getafe with a 4-0 win at home on matchday 26 of the 2023-24 La Liga. The hosts opened the scoring in the 20th minute via Raphinha followed by second-half strikes from Joao Felix, Frenkie de Jong and Fermin Lopez. It was total domination from Barcelona. Xavi Hernandez's men are now unbeaten in their last five La Liga matches this season.
FC Barcelona continue their scoring streak in La Liga
FC Barcelona have scored at least one goal in their last 25 La Liga matches (56 goals scored), since a goalless draw against Getafe on matchday 1 this season. This is their longest scoring streak in the competition since May 2021 when they had a scoring streak of 26 games under Ronald Koeman. They scored 65 goals in that period.
Joao Felix is in fine goal-scoring form
Felix scored the second goal of the match which takes his tally to five goals in 19 appearances in the 2023-24 La Liga. As per Opta, the Portuguese star has now scored four in his last eight matches in the competition. Overall, Felix has netted eight goals in 30 appearances this season across all competitions for Barcelona.
Raphinha ran the show for FC Barcelona
Raphinha was exceptional for Barcelona against Getafe. He scored the opening goal for the Catalans and later turned provider for De Jong's goal. The Brazilian winger has netted four goals in 18 La Liga matches this season. He has also provided six assists in the competition. Overall, Raphinha has scored five goals in 23 appearances for FC Barcelona this season across all competitions.
First in top-5 European leagues to create 100 chances
FC Barcelona's Ilkay Gundogan is the first player in the top five European leagues to reach the 100 chances created this season in all competitions. The German midfielder has netted five goals in 38 matches for the Catalans this season across all competitions. He owns 11 goal involvements (five goals and six assists) in the ongoing La Liga campaign.
Here's the match summary
Barcelona were on the attack from the outset and Raphinha came up with the opening goal in the 20th minute. The hosts almost made it 2-0 following a combination of Raphinha and Gundogan. Later, David Soria made a big save to deny Felix. In the second half, strikes from Felix and de Jong extended Barcelona's lead. Eventually, substitute Lopez came up with another goal.
Barcelona register their 17th win of the 2023-24 La Liga
Barcelona are unbeaten in their last five La Liga games of the 2023-24 season. The Catalans are second in the standings with 57 points from 26 matches. This was their 17th win of the ongoing season. They are five points behind league leaders Real Madrid, who have a match in hand. Meanwhile, Getafe suffered their eighth league defeat this season (10th spot).
