Three talking points from Barcelona 4-0 Getafe
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Xavi?s side go second with a big win Raphinha gets his revenge on Getafe
Xavi opted to hand Lamine Yamal a rest on Saturday as Raphinha returned to the starting XI for the first time since recovering from injury. The Brazilian was able to get some revenge on Getafe too - don?t forget he was sent off against Jose Bordalas?s side on the opening day of the season.
It was another eventful game from the Brazilian. He scored the opener after being sent clean through on goal by Jules Kounde but was also a little wasteful.
Barca had a lot of joy with balls over the top, with Robert Lewandowski sending Raphinha through at the end of the half. Raphinha only had to square to Joao Felix for an easy tap-up but overhit his pass and the chance went begging.
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Raphinha was in excellent form as Barcelona dispatched Getafe with a comfortable 4?0 win:
42 touches
?? 1 goal
4 shots/1 on target (0.60 xG)
? 1 assist
3 key passes
24/27 accurate passes (0.31 xA)
8.9 Sofascore Rating#BarcaGetafe pic.twitter.com/Dcl2E262VJ? Sofascore (@SofascoreINT) February 24, 2024
Another chance was passed up before the break. Raphinha was sent through on goal again and should have doubled Barca?s lead but his finish was wayward. All of which meant Barca went in at the break 1-0 up when it really should have been 3-0.
The good news is that Raphinha did look far better after the break. He made amends somewhat by popping up with a g...
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