The Catalans return to the capital with hopes to erase a run of poor results and reclaim momentum against a team in danger.
After consecutive fixtures without a win — a painful 0-4 Copa del Rey defeat to Real Madrid and a 0-0 league draw with Girona — Barcelona aims to rebound this Sunday. The league leaders will face Getafe, a side fighting to climb out of trouble and needing points like air.
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Heading into the clash, Xavi Hernández sticks with his typical lineup of four veterans. Pedri González, Ousmane Dembélé, Frenkie de Jong, and Andreas Christensen remain unavailable due to injuries. With these absences, the Barcelona coach is unlikely to alter his core XI much from recent weeks. Three notable questions persist nonetheless.
First, in central defense, Marcos Alonso and Eric García compete for a starter’s berth beside Ronald Araujo. Second, in midfield, Franck Kessié and Sergi Roberto are fighting for a position next to Sergio Busquets and Gavi. Third, in attack, Ansu Fati and Ferrán Torres contend for a role alongside Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
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The Geta will defend bravely
On the other side, Getafe under Quique Sánchez Flores arrives fresh from a 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad, keeping the azulones perilously close to relegation. In this matchup, Quique plans a five-man defense, with Juan Iglesias potentially operating on the left. The expected midfield axis features Nemanja Maksimovic and Luis Milla, who could team with Ángel Algobia to form a compact trio. Munir El Haddadi also has a chance to feature, as does Cristian Portu. Up front, Borja Mayoral will partner Enes Ünal, Getafe’s primary goal threat, determined to spark a late escape from danger.
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LINEUPS OF GETAFE VS. BARCELONA
Getafe (1-5-3-2): David Soria; Damián Suárez, Oscar Duarte, Alderete, Djene, Juan Iglesias; Maksimovic, Luis Milla, Algobia/Munir; Borja Mayoral and Enes Ünal
Barcelona (1-4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Koundé, Araujo, Marcos Alonso/Eric García, Balde; Kessié/Sergi Roberto, Busquets, Gavi; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Ansu Fati/Ferran Torres
WHEN AND WHERE IS GETAFE VS. BARCELONA
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THE CALL FOR GETAFE VS. BARCELONA
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