Barcelona kicked off 2019 with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Getafe on Sunday evening thanks to goals from Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
Barcelona rode their luck during the opening exchanges, benefiting from a disallowed goal for Getafe, but they were able to break the deadlock after 20 minutes through Messi. The diminutive Argentinean saw his initial effort partially blocked by David Soria, but he was able to sneak the ball in with a follow up effort from a tight angle.
The Blaugrana dictated the game thereafter and doubled their lead towards the end of the half through Suarez.