Barcelona visit the Estadio Coliseum on Saturday as they face Getafe in matchday 33 of La Liga.
Barcelona, who are already eight points ahead of Real Madrid in the league table, will now look to extend the gap to 11 points by securing all three points.
Getafe vs Barcelona – Match preview and team news
- Date:Â Saturday, 25th April.
- Kick-off:Â 3:15pm BST.
- Venue: Estadio Coliseum, Getafe.
Getafe team news
Getafe CF enters the clash with its own significant personnel issues, particularly in the final third.
Manager José Bordalás will be without his primary goal threats, as both Borja Mayoral and Juanmi have been ruled out due to injury.
Defensively, the squad sees a “one in, one out” situation: Zaid Romero is unavailable as he serves a suspension following a recent red card, but the backline receives a boost with the return of veteran Domingos Duarte, who has completed his ban.
Getafe are expected to lean on the midfield partnership of Luis Milla and Mauro Arambarri to disrupt Barcelona’s rhythm while relying on Martin Satriano and Luis Vazquez to exploit any gaps in the visitors’ depleted defence.
Barcelona team news
For Barcelona, Hansi Flick faces a selection headache as his side looks to extend its lead at the top of La Liga.
The biggest blow is the loss of Lamine Yamal, who is confirmed to miss the remainder of the season with a hamstring tear.
The injury list remains extensive, with Raphinha, Andreas Christensen, and Marc Bernal all still sidelined though Bernal needs to be assessed further before any final decision.
Adding to the tactical difficulty, Eric Garcia is unavailable due to a one-match suspension following a yellow card accumulation.
While there is optimism regarding João Cancelo’s fitness after a minor scare, Alejandro Balde is poised to start at left-back to avoid risking the Portuguese international.
Consequently, the frontline will likely feature Roony Bardghji and Fermin López flanking Dani Olmo, with Ferran Torres expected to lead the line in a reshuffled attack designed to compensate for the missing firepower.
Form
Getafe
Getafe CF currently sits in 6th place, positioned well for a potential European spot. Their recent form has been impressive, particularly at the Coliseum Stadium, where they have secured three wins in their last four outings, including a recent 1-0 win against Real Sociedad. José Bordalás has built a disciplined side that prioritises defensive solidity, evidenced by their 10 clean sheets this season and a tendency for low-scoring, competitive matches.
Barcelona
Barcelona continues to dominate La Liga, maintaining a strong hold on first place. They enter this fixture following a vital 1-0 midweek victory over Celta Vigo at the Spotify Camp Nou. Flick’s side has been highly consistent, winning eight of their last nine league matches. Despite a heavy injury list, their ability to control possession—averaging over 68% per game—remains a core strength in their quest for the title.
Predicted lineups
Barcelona: GarcÃa; Koundé, CubarsÃ, MartÃn, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Bardghji, Olmo, López; Ferran Torres.
Getafe: Soria; Kiko, Djene, Duarte, Abqar; Iglesias, Liso, Milla, Arambarri; Satriano, Vázquez.
How to watch Getafe vs Barcelona?
In the UK, Getafe vs Barcelona is being shown on ITV / ITVX and La Liga TV.
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