La Liga 2021: Memphis Depay on target in narrow Barcelona triumph over Getafe

Barcelona looked rattled for a moment but restored their lead on the half-hour when Frenkie de Jong fed compatriot Memphis Depay and the Dutch forward flummoxed visiting goalkeeper David Soria with an early strike which crept inside the near post.

Barcelona’s Memphis Depay scored for the second game in a row to give his side a 2-1 win at home to Getafe in LaLiga on Sunday (August 30) in another unconvincing overall performance from the Catalans. Sergi Roberto put Barca ahead in the second minute, sliding in to meet a Jordi Alba cross after a flowing team move. Sandro Ramirez pulled Getafe level in the 19th minute after Sergio Busquets lost the ball in his own half and the visitors broke with purpose, the striker firing a low shot past Marc-Andre ter Stegen following a neat interchange with Carles Alena. Barca looked rattled for a moment but restored their lead on the half-hour when Frenkie de Jong fed compatriot Depay and the Dutch forward flummoxed visiting goalkeeper David Soria with an early strike which crept inside the near post. It was the second time in eight days Depay had got his new club out of trouble after scoring a superb half-volley in the 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao. Barca are fourth in the table but level on seven points with provisional leaders Real Madrid after their opening three games.