Paulinho saves Barcelona against plucky Getafe

Soccer Football - Santander La Liga - Getafe CF vs FC Barcelona - Coliseum Alfonso Perez, Getafe, Spain - September 16, 2017 Barcelona's Paulinho celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Paul Hanna

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.

The Brazilian midfielder's signing was widely criticised by supporters but he ran on to Lionel Messi's pass, drove into the area and fired home with six minutes remaining to preserve Barcelona's 100 percent record in the league.