In the ongoing Spanish Cup match, FC Barcelona holds a narrow 1-0 lead against Getafe at halftime in the 8th first-leg match. The lone goal was scored by F. Fabregas in the 8th minute.
Lionel Messi, who has been sidelined due to injury since November 10, is on the bench and is expected to make a return to competition with FC Barcelona during this match. Despite earlier discussions about a potential return next Saturday against Atletico Madrid, his trainer, Gerardo Martino, expressed confidence in Messi’s return, stating that Messi feels good and is eager to resume playing. Messi had mentioned at the beginning of the year that he would join the group for training on January 2 and assess his readiness to play again.
