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Barcelona Jumps to Second Place After Victory Over Getafe

Barcelona Jumps to Second Place After Victory Over Getafe

Raphinha, Joao Felix, Frenkie de Jong, and Fermín López took turns scoring in Barcelona's 4-0 win over Getafe, allowing coach Xavi Hernandez's team to occupy second place in La Liga on Saturday. Raphinha scored the first goal in the 20th minute from a quick counter-attack. Eight minutes into the second half, Felix doubled Barcelona's lead from close range, capping off a collective effort. De Jong added the third goal from the edge of the penalty area in the 61st minute before López scored the fourth in stoppage time. With this victory, Barcelona climbs to second place in the standings with 57 points from 26 matches, five points behind leaders Real Madrid and one point ahead of third-placed Girona, with both teams having a game in hand.

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