FC Barcelona produced a real show of strength against Getafe with a score of 4-0 in the 26th round of La Liga. The Catalans rose to second place in the rating.

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Barcelona – Getafe 4-0, La Liga – Xavi declares he wants the title and the Champions League

The Catalans continue their good form from recent games, and the home match against Getafe provided a real spectacle.

Although it was only 1-0 at half-time, following Rafinha’s goal, Joao Felix, Frankie de Jong and Fermin Lopez also got their names on the scoreboard in the second half.

The result tentatively moves Barcelona to second place in the standings, five points behind leaders Real Madrid.

At the end of the game, Xavi said that he does not give up the fight for trophies.

“We have real chances in the fight for the title. We are not throwing in the towel. We are in an auspicious moment and we must believe.

We are putting pressure on Girona and Real Madrid. But we have to win our games because we are in the standings, both in La Liga and in the Champions League,” the Catalan coach said, according to Marca.

La Liga standings

1. Real Madrid – 62 points

2. FC Barcelona – 57 p

3. Girona – 56 p

4. Atletico Madrid – 51 points

5. Athletic Bilbao – 49 p

6. Real Sociedad – 40 p