Barcelona are 11 points behind Real Madrid in the La Liga title race with five games remaining.
Published April 25, 2026
Goals from Fermín López and Marcus Rashford helped Barcelona beat Getafe 2-0, moving them closer to winning La Liga.
The defending champions are now 11 points behind second-placed Real Madrid, who drew with Real Betis on Friday and ended their hopes of finishing the season with a trophy.
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Hansi Flick’s side could win a second consecutive Spanish title if they defeat Osasuna next weekend and if Real Madrid do not beat Espanyol.
Flick told reporters: “It’s not over yet. We have five games left, but we’re just focused on the next game.”
“We will celebrate when the time is right, but not now.”
Barcelona were without key wingers Lamine Yamal and Rafinha due to injury, but they still did enough to see off Jose Bordalas’ tricky side in sixth place on the outskirts of Madrid.
“We knew what was going to happen here. We didn’t have many chances. We competed well defensively and took our chances, so I think we played well,” Lopez told Movistar.
“We know we have a big advantage[in the title race]but we still can’t relax. I know it’s a cliché, but it’s the truth.”
Getafe tried to disrupt Barcelona’s rhythm with small fouls, but Barça were unable to create clear chances.
Flick chose Swedish winger Rooney Bulge in place of Yamal, and Lopes on the left rather than Rashford.
Dani Olmo sped into Getafe’s half with a neat dribble and scored the first goal, but his shot went wide of the far post.
In the end, the hosts made the breakthrough just before half-time when Pedri replaced López.
Lopez, who was wearing a protective mask after sustaining facial injuries in a collision with Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Juan Musso during Barcelona’s Champions League quarter-final exit last week, calmly returned home.
The midfielder imitated Yamal’s usual “304” celebration in honor of the injured teenage star.
“The truth is, he’s really important for us. It’s a shame he can’t play anymore, but the important thing is that he’s recovering well and is ready for the World Cup,” Lopez added.
Barça had more chances after the break, as Getafe needed to come out of their shell to find an equalizer.
Olmo’s shot from Jules Kounde’s cross was saved by David Soria, and the French defender’s header from Joao Cancelo went just wide.
Martin Satriano threatened the hosts, but Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, ensured victory for Barcelona.
Robert Lewandowski put the England international on goal, curling a narrow shot past Soria to help Barca move one hand away from the trophy.
“Marcus, in the second half he used the space they gave us,” Flick said.
“I’m happy that I was able to score this goal for the team and for him.”
Getafe goalkeeper Soria admitted that Barça were clinical enough to secure victory.
“They were very efficient. They gave us two chances and scored both of them,” he said.
“It’s unfortunate that we were behind at half-time because it puts us in a difficult position.”
