Barcelona extended their winning streak in the league with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Cadiz in La Liga. The Catalans secured their tenth consecutive unbeaten match in Spain's top league as they hosted Cadiz on Saturday. Portuguese sensation Joao Felix emerged as the hero for Barcelona, scoring the only winning goal of the match. With this crucial win, Barcelona closed the gap between themselves and league leaders Real Madrid to just 8 points.
The match saw both teams engaging in relentless attacking and counter-attacking from the outset. In the 39th minute, Joao Felix propelled Barcelona into the lead with a spectacular overhead kick, putting them ahead just before halftime. Despite creating opportunities, Barcelona failed to double their lead before the break.
Early in the second half, Barcelona's Huanmi found the back of Cadiz's net in the ninth minute, but the goal was disallowed due to offside. Despite Cadiz's strong pressure towards the end of the match, Barcelona's defense held firm, denying their opponents any chance of an equalizer.
Barcelona currently occupies the second position in the La Liga points table, boasting 21 wins and 7 draws from 31 matches. Meanwhile, Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over Mallorca on the same day, maintaining their position at the top of the table with 78 points. As the La Liga season progresses, the title race intensifies, promising fans more thrilling encounters ahead.
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