FC Barcelona enters Saturday’s La Liga fixture against Getafe at the Camp Nou in Barcelona needing a victory to equal the club’s all-time best league start with eight consecutive wins.
Barcelona Face Getafe at Camp Nou on Saturday
The La Liga fixture between Barcelona and Getafe kicks off at 6:30 p.m. local time (CET) on Saturday at the Camp Nou. Television viewers in Spain can watch the match live via the DAZN streaming platform, while live minute-by-minute text updates are available through ARA’s digital coverage.
Raphinha Misses Match with Thigh Muscle Edema
Barcelona enters the match without forward Raphinha, who serves as the team’s leading goalscorer in La Liga with 12 goals. Raphinha sustained a right thigh muscle edema while on international duty with Brazil and faces a minimum two-game absence, keeping him sidelined for upcoming fixtures against Galatasaray, Real Betis, Paris Saint-Germain, and the October 25 Clásico. However, goalkeeper Joan Garcia returns to the squad.
Manager Flick is expected to hand Gabriel Jesus a start in his debut, while considering tactical rotations for Rodri, Joao Cancelo, and Anthony Gordon following the international break. Getafe manager José Bordalás welcomes back his squad following a three-week rest period, though doubts remain regarding forward Martín Satriano due to a knee inflammation sustained upon his return from Uruguay. Getafe also travels without the injured Juanmi Jiménez and Christantus Uche.
Projected Lineups Feature Gabriel Jesus for Barcelona
The expected starting formations for Saturday’s encounter feature distinct tactical setups from both coaching staffs:
FC Barcelona projected lineup: Joan Garcia; Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Xavi Espart; Marc Bernal, Pedri González, Fermín López; Lamine Yamal, Gabriel Jesus, and Karim Adeyemi.
Getafe projected lineup: David Soria; Andrés García, Djené Dakonam, Nemanja Gudelj, Zaid Romero, Johan Mojica; Mario Martín, Orel Mangala, Ramón Terrats; Martín Satriano (or Iván Azón), and Enes Ünal.
The match referee is Jesús Gil Manzano of the Extremadura Referees Committee.
Barcelona Seek Eighth Consecutive Win Against Getafe
Barcelona occupies a commanding position in domestic play, having scored 31 goals across their opening seven matches. A victory on Saturday would match the historic eight-match winning start achieved by Tata Martino’s Barcelona side during the 2013-14 campaign. Historical precedent heavily favors the Catalan club, as Getafe has never won a competitive match at the Camp Nou. Meanwhile, Getafe sits 11th in the league table with eight points from seven games, having scored four goals while conceding seven—matching Barcelona’s defensive concession total.
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