So, with the opening period witnessing the youthful talents of Pedri and cup-hero Gavi swap smoothly inside the gigantic Camp Nou, it genuinely seemed like a new era had begun, with their visitors Getafe possibly frightened as they entered today barely above the drop zone by goal difference.
Before the half was up, Barcelona showed their ruthlessness, nicking the ball from their complacent guests as they played out from the back, before Raphinia floated a wonderful cross into the box, which Pedri tucked away with grace.
With a busy schedule ahead, Xavi opted to shuffle his cards at halftime, but this did not disturb his side’s characteristic control, as they kept the ball out of their visitors’ reach. The hosts’ steadiness may not have come as a surprise, given theyve surrendered only one home league goal this season, but with that coming in a 1-1 draw against Espanyol the last time they played here, Xavis team would have been relieved to get back on track in front of exuberant home supporters.
