La Liga 2025-26: Barcelona on the verge of securing the title after beating Getafe

Goals from Fermin Lopez and Marcus Rashford took Barcelona to the brink of the 2025/26 La Liga title with a 2-0 win over Getafe on Saturday.

The defending champions are 11 points ahead of second-place Real Madrid, who drew against Real Betis on Friday and dented hopes of a trophy to end the season.

Hansi Flick’s side can win a second consecutive Spanish title if they overcome Osasuna next weekend and Real Madrid fail to beat Espanyol.

Barcelona were without crucial injured wingers Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, but still did enough to beat sixth-place Jose Bordalas’ tricky side on the outskirts of Madrid.

“We were aware of what was going to happen here, we weren’t going to get many chances and I think we played well, fought well defensively and took the chances we had,” Lopez said. Movistar.

«We know we have a big lead (in the title race), but still we can’t relax. I know it’s a cliché, but it’s the truth,» he added.

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Getafe tried to disrupt Barcelona’s rhythm with small fouls and Barca struggled to create many clear chances.

Dani Olmo scored the first with a neat dribble and raced into Getafe’s area, but sent his shot wide of the far post. Finally, the hosts broke through just before half-time when Pedri played in Lopez.

Wearing a protective mask after hurting his face in a collision with Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Juan Musso during last week’s Barcelona quarter-final, Lopez remained calm to head home.

The midfielder imitated Yamal’s usual ‘304’ celebration in tribute to the injured teenage star.

Because Getafe had to come out of its shell to find the equalizer, Barca had more chances after the break.

David Soria saved from Olmo after meeting Jules Kounde’s cross, after which the French defender headed Joao Cancelo’s ball narrowly wide of the goal.

Martin Satriano threatened for the hosts before Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, secured Barcelona’s victory.

Robert Lewandowski sent the England international through on goal and he slotted past Soria with a small effort to help Barca clinch the trophy.

Published on April 25, 2026