Getafe 0-2 Barcelona result - Marcus Rashford cameo helps La Liga leaders tighten grip at the top

Barcelona claimed a 2-0 win over Getafe to strengthen their position at the top of La Liga.

The visitors had to work through a tight opening spell before Fermin Lopez broke the deadlock just before half-time after a clever pass from Pedri.

Getafe stayed competitive for long periods and created a few dangerous moments but struggled to make their chances count.

Barcelona looked more comfortable after the break, controlling possession and limiting the hosts to brief spells of pressure.

Rashford then sealed the result late on, coming off the bench to score and cap an effective second-half display.

Barcelona get the job done in Madrid with goals from Fermin and Rashford sealing another important win.

A controlled second-half display helps them see it out comfortably after taking the lead before the break.

The ball is fizzed across the box and falls perfectly for Casado, but he cannot finish from close range.

He appeals for a pull inside the area afterwards, but the referee waves it away.

There will be three minutes of added time at the end of the match.

Barcelona are close to seeing this one out.

Credit to Getafe, who have kept going despite falling two goals behind.

They are still pressing and trying to force openings rather than simply seeing the game drift away.

Barcelona make another late substitution as Casado replaces Pedri.

Fresh legs introduced as the visitors manage the final minutes.

Araujo wins a free-kick deep inside his own half and Barcelona are in no rush now.

They look content to slow things down and see out the closing minutes.

Barcelona make another substitution as Balde comes on in place of Fermin.

A goalscoring afternoon comes to an end for the midfielder.

Getafe launch a quick counter and Mario Martin delivers into the area.

Satriano meets it with a header, but sends his effort wide of the target.

Getafe turn to the bench once again as Abu Kamara replaces Arambarri.

Fresh legs introduced as they search for a way back into the game.

A look back at the moment Rashford raced through and finished calmly to make it 2-0.

A huge goal that gives Barcelona breathing room late in the game.

Getafe make two more substitutions as Sancris comes on for Davinchi.

Abqar is also introduced, replacing Djene for the final stages.

Getafe were inches away from an equaliser just moments earlier and looked certain to score from close range.

Instead, Barcelona go straight up the other end and punish them through Rashford.

That is often the difference at this level. One missed chance can change everything in seconds.

Just moments after Getafe went close at the other end, Barcelona strike again.

A long ball over the top finds Rashford in space and he drives forward before calmly slotting his finish into the net.

Getafe whip a brilliant ball into the box and it looks certain to be turned in from close range.

But somehow Barcelona scramble it away before it can cross the line. Incredible escape for the visitors.

Olmo gets a shot away from the right side of the area, but the effort drifts off target.

The flag was up anyway, so it would not have counted.

Rashford is penalised for a foul as he tries to win the ball back from Djene.

There is already a lively contest building between the two down that side since the Barcelona forward came on.

Pedri threads a brilliant pass through to Fermin, who takes a good first touch and cuts inside.

He gets the shot away, but it crashes into the side netting.

Barcelona are slowing the game down now and keeping hold of possession.

They look happy to move the ball around and make Getafe chase.

Rashford delivers the free-kick towards Martin arriving at the back post.

The header looks dangerous, but the goalkeeper produces a strong save to keep it out.