MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona snatched a late 2-1 win at Getafe with Paulinho's strike sending them seven points clear of arch-rivals Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Saturday. Gaku Shibasaki scored a magnificent volley to put Getafe ahead in the 39th minute but another substitute, Denis Suarez, equalised for Barcelona in the 62nd. Barcelona were dealt a blow when record signing Ousmane Dembele was forced off with a hamstring injury in the 29th minute. Paulinho came on in the 77th minute and seven minutes later he slammed home to put Barcelona ahead and extend their lead at the top of the table. Champions Real Madrid, who are lying 11th, travel to second-placed Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Source: The Star September 16, 2017 17:03 UTC