BARCELONA: Robert Lewandowski continued his fine form and earned La Liga leaders Barcelona a 1-0 win over Getafe on Wednesday.

The Polish forward struck from close range in the first half to maintain Barca`s 100 per cent record in the league so far this season with their seventh victory.

Barcelona dominated despite not being able to add to their lead and restored a four-point advantage on Real Madrid, who beat Alaves on Tuesday.

Getafe goalkeeper David Soria`s weak touch on Kounde`s cross led to Barcelona`s opener on 19 minutes, the ball falling perfectly for Lewandowski to finish from close range.The 36-year-old striker has seven goals in La Liga this season and leads the scoring charts, seemingly rejuvenated under Flick after struggling at times last season.

`For me he`s the best number nine of the last 10 years,` Flick, who also coached him at Bayern Munich, told reporters. `His job is in front of the goal, in the box, and he`s doing that great.

Getafe, 19th, are still winless and wasted a fine chance of their own at the death when Borja Mayoral failed to get a shot away when well placed and free inside the box.

`We didn`t put away our chances... we have to be more decisive in the area,` said Getafe midfielder Luis Milla.

The Madrid club have found the net on just three occasions so far this season. `It`s clear we have to improve there, Pm sure the team will end up scoring,` added Milla.

The leaders next travel to face Osasuna on Saturday, before second-placed Real Madrid face rivals Atletico Madrid in a derby clash on Sunday.-AFP