Barcelona Set to Clash with Getafe: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Barcelona resume their La Liga campaign on Sunday as they welcome Getafe to the Estadi Johan Cruyff.
The Catalan club kicked off their Champions League journey in style with a triumph against Newcastle United on Thursday. Marcus Rashford scored twice to secure the victory, stepping up in place of the sidelined Lamine Yamal. While they await the official reopening of the Spotify Camp Nou following extensive renovations, the Estadi Johan Cruyff serves as their temporary home venue once more as they seek to replicate their impressive home debut performance against Valencia.
Getafe are also experiencing a positive beginning to their campaign. Having secured victories in three of their opening four fixtures, José Bordalás has his squad in excellent form approaching this encounter. Barcelona may consider squad rotation in crucial positions, considering they face a demanding schedule of five matches within 15 days.
Here's Sports Illustrated's comprehensive match preview.
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Barcelona vs. Getafe Head-to-Head Record (All Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Barcelona | Getafe |
|---|---|
Newcastle United 1–2 Barcelona - 14/09/25 | Getafe 2–0 Real Oviedo - 13/09/25 |
Barcelona 6–0 Valencia - 14/09/25 | Valencia 3–0 Getafe - 29/08/25 |
Rayo Vallecano 1–1 Barcelona - 31/08/25 | Sevilla 1–2 Getafe - 25/08/25 |
Levante 2–3 Barcelona - 23/08/25 | Celta Vigo 0–2 Getafe - 17/08/25 |
Mallorca 0–3 Barcelona - 16/08/25 | Lyon 2–1 Getafe - 09/08/25 |
How to Watch Barcelona vs. Getafe on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV / Live Stream |
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United States | ESPN+, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes, fuboTV |
United Kingdom | Premier Sports Player, Amazon Prime Video, Premier Sports 1 |
Canada | TSN+, Amazon Prime Video |
Mexico | Sky Sports, Sky+ |
Barcelona Team News
The Catalans are anticipated to be without Lamine Yamal once more as he continues his recovery from an injury sustained during the September international fixtures.
Flick characterized the 18-year-old sensation as "day-to-day" with a possible comeback scheduled for a midweek encounter against Real Oviedo. Marcus Rashford is likely to retain his position after scoring twice in the Champions League victory over Newcastle.
Gavi, Alejandro Bale and Marc-André ter Stegen are also anticipated to remain unavailable. Pau Cubarsí might also be absent from the Getafe match after sustaining an injury against Newcastle.
Should Cubarsí be ruled out, Andreas Christensen could enter the starting eleven. Dani Olmo might also earn a starting role in the attack while Flick deliberates whether Robert Lewandowski or Ferran Torres will spearhead the forward line.
Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Getafe
Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Getafe (4-2-3-1): García; Koundé, Araújo, Christensen, Martín; De Jong, Pedri; Raphinha, Olmo, Rashford; Lewandowski.
Getafe Team News
Javier Munoz and Juanmi are questionable for the fixture as Bordalás readies for his most challenging test of the campaign thus far.
Securing three victories from their initial four league matches should provide the team with confidence entering the contest, aiming to disrupt the Catalans with a five-defender formation. Kiko and Djené will probably be assigned to contain the in-form Rashford on the right flank of their defense.
Luis Milla has arguably been Getafe's standout performer this season with four assists across four matches. He aims to orchestrate play against a solid Barcelona midfield likely featuring both Pedri and De Jong.
Getafe Predicted Lineup vs. Barcelona
Getafe Predicted Lineup vs. Barcelona (5-3-2): Soria; Kiko, Djené, Duarte, Abqar, Rico; Milla, Martin, Arambarri; Liso, Mayoral
Barcelona vs. Getafe Score Prediction
Barcelona must maintain their pursuit of Real Madrid considering their rivals have achieved perfection through five matches. The Catalans have only surrendered points in a stalemate against Rayo Vallecano thus far, but they shouldn't underestimate Getafe given their impressive campaign start.
With Rashford appearing ready to address any worries about Yamal's continued absence, Flick and his team should secure another triumph at the Estadi Johan Cruyff as fixtures begin to accumulate rapidly.