Barcelona claimed their sixth win in six games with a 5-1 victory at Villarreal last weekend, with Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha each scoring twice.
But the victory came at a price: Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a ruptured patellar tendon. Barça confirmed that the German goalkeeper would undergo surgery and would have to spend a long time off the pitch.
This adds to a long list of injuries for head coach Hansi Flick, something that has been easy to overlook given the Blaugrana’s scintillating form on the pitch.
Getafe, on the other hand, are winless this season and sit third in the table. Jose Bordalas’ men, however, remain tough opponents, having drawn four times in the top flight this season.
Barcelona and Getafe lineups, 11 expected starters and team news
Flick reshuffled his squad against Villarreal, perhaps mindful of a run of three La Liga games in six days with a trip to Osasuna coming up on Saturday.
Pau Curbasi. Alexander Balde And Marc Casado are all set to return, although the most notable change is one we already know is definitely coming.
Long-time number 2 goalie Iñaki Pena The goalkeeper will be replaced by goalkeeper Flick, who gave him his support in the pre-match press conference. Barça have 30 days since Ter Stegen’s injury to sign an emergency goalkeeper, otherwise they will have to wait until January. For now, the jersey is Pena’s.
Gavi is close to returning from his torn ACL, but will need to be reattached when ready. Dani Olmo, Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong, Andreas ChristensenAnd Fermin Lopez are all out with various injuries but ahead Ferran Torres is back after a one-match suspension.
Barcelona’s predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Pena (GK) — Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde — Pedri, Casado, Torre — Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha
Hurt: Ter Stegen, Olmo, Araujo, De Jong, Christensen, Fermin Lopez, Gavi
Suspended: None
Getafe defensive midfielder Nabil Aberdin has missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury and remains a doubt alongside the former Real Madrid forward Alvaro Rodriguez.
Another ex-Madridista Borja Mayoral The forward came on to equalise from the penalty spot in the 1-1 derby draw with Leganes on Sunday and is expected to start for the first time since returning from meniscus surgery.
Getafe’s predicted XI (5-4-1, from right to left): Soria (GK) — Iglesias, Djene, Berrocal, Alderete, Rico — Pérez, Uche, Milla, Sola — Mayoral
Hurt: Abderdin, Rodriguez (doubts)
Suspended: None
Live Streaming of the match Barcelona – Getafe, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match in select areas across major regions around the world:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | ESPN Deportes | Fubo, ESPN+WatchESPN |
| Canada | — | TSN+ |
| UNITED KINGDOM | — | Number one player, LaLigaTV |
| Australia | beIN Sports 2 | beIN Sports Connect |
| India | — | GXR World |
