Barcelona are on the brink of securing the LaLiga title after a 2-0 victory over Getafe, with teenage defender Pau Cubarsi insisting the focus remains on wrapping up the crown “as soon as possible”. Goals from Fermin Lopez and Marcus Rashford sealed a crucial win at the Coliseum, moving Hansi Flick’s side 11 points clear at the top of the table.
Barca on the verge of league glory
The win strengthens Barcelona’s grip on the league, placing them within touching distance of domestic triumph. Cubarsi, who delivered another composed performance at the back, described the result as “key to putting us in a strong position”. Despite the growing excitement around the club, the dressing room has avoided calculating permutations, staying focused on one match at a time.
Flick’s side have combined attacking flair with defensive resilience, and the victory over Getafe showcased their maturity under pressure. With the title potentially clinched as early as next weekend, provided Barcelona beat Osasuna and Real Madrid lose to Espanyol, the campaign would mark a remarkable success in the German manager’s first season.
Cubarsi focused on the immediate task
When asked whether he would prefer to win the title by defeating Real Madrid in El Clasico or receive the traditional guard of honour, Cubarsi dismissed the debate. “We want to win the league only as soon as possible,” he said. The 17-year-old admitted the pace of his rise and the team’s success is difficult to process. “Everything is happening so fast, I’m still processing all of it,” he confessed. “But I’m happy the team is doing well.”
Defensive solidity and tactical discipline
Despite the 2-0 scoreline, Getafe posed a physical challenge that tested Barcelona’s backline. Cubarsi played a vital role in maintaining structure, using his positioning and awareness to disrupt the hosts’ attacks. “We lacked solidity sometimes, but I was able to disrupt them,” he said. “That gave us breathing room to look for the second goal on the counter-attack.”
The path to the trophy
Barcelona now turn their attention to their clash with Osasuna, a match that could usher in title celebrations if results elsewhere go their way. With momentum building and the squad performing cohesively, the prospect of lifting the LaLiga trophy early represents a testament to the foundation laid by Hansi Flick in his debut campaign.