Barcelona defeated Getafe, 5x2, on Thursday, in the match for the 31st round. Before this Matchday, Ronald Koeman's team came from a defeat, and José Bordalás's team came from a draw. Lionel Messi was the man of the match.
The first goal was scored by Lionel Messi with 8 minutes on the clock, with a left-foot strike inside the penalty area. The luckless Clément Lenglet scored an own goal in the 12th minute. In a very unlucky moment, Sofian Chakla scored an own-goal after 28 minutes. With 33 minutes on the clock, Lionel Messi struck for Barcelona, with a left-foot shot inside the box.
After 69 minutes, Enes Unal fired home Getafe's second goal, from the penalty spot. In the final minutes of the game, Ronald Araújo struck for catalães, from a corner, assisted by Lionel Messi. In the closing stages of the game, Antoine Griezmann netted the final goal of the game, from the penalty spot.
After the result Barcelona is 3rd in the table, 68 points, while Getafe occupy 15th place, 30 points. Next up, Ronald Koeman's team visit Villarreal, whilst José Bordalás's team visit Huesca.
| Barcelona | Getafe | |||
| 7 | 7 | Shots | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | 4 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
3 | Total Tackles | 3 | ||
2 | Tackles Won | 2 | ||
| 7 | 4 | Ball steals | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 121 | Total Passes | 31 | 8 |
| 7 | 115 | Passes Completed | 19 | 8 |
| - | Saves | 2 | 7 | |
| 8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 7 |
| 7 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 8 |
