Barcelona Faces Getafe Test as La Liga Title Race Heats Up
Barcelona will host Getafe at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Sunday, October 22nd, seeking to maintain pressure on league-leading Real Madrid. the match presents a crucial chance for the Catalans to solidify their position in the early stages of the La liga season, while getafe aims to continue their surprising strong start.
barcelona enters the contest having dropped points only in a draw against Rayo Vallecano, while Real Madrid currently boasts a perfect record through five games.A win for Barcelona is vital to stay within striking distance of their rivals and demonstrate their title aspirations. Getafe, simultaneously occurring, will look to disrupt Barcelona’s momentum and further establish themselves as a challenging opponent in the league.
Getafe Predicted Lineup (5-3-2): Soria; Kiko, Djené, Duarte, Abqar, rico; Milla, Martin, Arambarri; Liso, Mayoral.
barcelona is expected to field a strong lineup, possibly bolstered by the availability of Marcus Rashford, which would alleviate concerns surrounding the potential absence of Lamine Yamal. Manager Hansi Flick will be looking for a dominant performance from his squad as the schedule becomes increasingly demanding.
Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Getafe
