A nice gesture before kick-off. Another three points after the game. Even with Marc-André ter Stegen's replacement between the posts, FC Barcelona held their own.
Even before the game started, the FC Barcelona professionals sent a greeting to Marc-André ter Stegen. "Much strength captain" was written on the chest of the T-shirts with which the team-mates of the seriously injured German goalkeeper came onto the pitch at the Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc shortly before kick-off of the home game against FC Getafe.
This time they were led by attacker Raphina, with Inaki Pena in goal. Ter Stegen's replacement, who may soon have another number one in front of him.
Will Szczesny soon be in goal?
Pena was given his first chance to prove himself early on against the team from the suburbs of Madrid, who are bottom of the table. In the end, he kept a clean sheet and Barça continued their winning streak in the Spanish football championship under new coach Hansi Flick. However, the Catalans only managed a 1:0 (1:0) victory despite enjoying a massive majority of possession.
With their seventh win in seven games, Barcelona remain four points clear at the top of the table ahead of champions, Champions League winners and arch-rivals Real Madrid. Robert Lewandowski scored the only goal of the game in the 19th minute with his seventh league goal.
He may soon be able to greet a compatriot. Former Polish international keeper Wojciech Szczesny, who ended his career at Juventus just under a month ago, has not ruled out a comeback - at FC Barcelona. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, he is set to sign a contract for the rest of this season on Monday. That is how long ter Stegen is likely to be out after tearing the patella tendon in his right knee in the 5-1 away win against FC Villarreal on Sunday.
The live ticker to read afterwards
FC Barcelona
Getafe CF
- Robert Lewandowski - 1:0 (19.)
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Injury shock against Villarreal: Marc-André ter Stegen out for a long time
Marc-André ter Stegen will be out for months with a serious knee injury. The 32-year-old, who is the number one goalkeeper for the German national team following the retirement of Manuel Neuer, suffered a "complete tear of the patellar tendon" in his right knee during FC Barcelona's league match at Villarreal FC, as the Catalans announced on Monday. The serious injury comes at the worst possible time. To the article.
Barça have signed former Arsenal and Juventus keeper Wojciech Szczęsny, who was previously without a club, as a replacement, although official confirmation is still pending. The Pole will not be in action tonight.
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90.+6.End of 2nd half
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88.Substitution in FC Barcelona
Héctor Fort
Defender
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88.Substitution out FC Barcelona
Pau Cubarsí
Defender
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88.Substitution in FC Barcelona
Gerard Martín
Defender
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88.Substitution out FC Barcelona
Alejandro Balde
Defender
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87.Substitution in Getafe CF
Diego Rico
Defender
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87.Substitution out Getafe CF
Dakonam Djene
Defender
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80.Substitution in Getafe CF
Bertug Yildirim
Striker
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80.Substitution out Getafe CF
Chrisantus Uche
Striker
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79.Yellow card FC Barcelona
Raphinha
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77.Substitution in FC Barcelona
Pedri
Midfielder
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77.Substitution out FC Barcelona
Robert Lewandowski
Striker
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69.Yellow card Getafe CF
Mauro Arambarri
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63.Substitution in Getafe CF
Mauro Arambarri
Midfielder
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63.Substitution out Getafe CF
Yellu Santiago
Midfielder
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63.Substitution in Getafe CF
Abdoulaye Keita
Striker
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63.Substitution out Getafe CF
Alex Sola
Midfielder
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63.Substitution in Getafe CF
Borja Mayoral
Striker
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63.Substitution out Getafe CF
Carles Aleña
Striker
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63.Substitution in FC Barcelona
Ferran Torres
Striker
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63.Substitution out FC Barcelona
Pablo Torre
Midfielder
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46.Kick-off 2nd half
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45.+2.End of 1st half
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19.Goal for FC Barcelona, 1:0 through Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski
Striker
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1.Start of the match
