Barcelona face Getafe with key absences shaping likely line-ups

Saturday’s meeting between FC Barcelona and Getafe at Camp Nou will see the Catalan side welcome their opponents for the 8th round of La Liga, with Barcelona’s attacking form contrasting with a lengthy list of absences for the Madrid club.

Barcelona

Barcelona are expected to restore Joan Garcia in goal after he was forced off with an injury before the international break.

The hosts will not have a full squad available, however. Bardghji is facing a possible season-long absence after suffering cruciate ligament damage, while Frenkie de Jong is hoping to return in November. Christensen has also returned to the injury list.

Eric Garcia, who came back early from international duty, is nevertheless expected to be fit for the match.

Barcelona’s attacking options have been strengthened by Raphinha’s outstanding form. The forward has scored 14 goals and provided three assists in all competitions. Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Adeyemi and Gordon are also available to offer attacking alternatives, while Xavi Espart and Gabriel Jesus are continuing to develop their form.

Probable FC Barcelona XI

Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia

Defenders: Eric Garcia, Cubarsi, Martin, Espart

Midfielders: Rodri, Pedri, Lopez

Forwards: Raphinha, Yamal, Adeyemi

Getafe

Getafe will be able to call on Mario Martin again after he completed his suspension.

Abqar, Kiko Femenia, Uche and Juanmi remain unavailable, leaving the Madrid club with several selection issues to resolve before the match.

Getafe significantly reshaped their squad during the summer, bringing in a number of new players. Among the arrivals were Gudelj, Mojica, Sazonov, Terrats, Mangala, Enes Unal and Satriano.

Dani Carvajal was also the subject of speculation during the week. Reports suggested Getafe had reached an agreement with the defender, who has been without a club since leaving Real Madrid, but the club’s president denied having held talks with either the player or his representatives.

Probable Getafe XI

Goalkeeper: Soria

Defenders: Garcia, Djene Dakonam, Gudelj, Romero, Mojica

Midfielders: Francho, Mangala, Terrats

Forwards: Unal, Azon

The match forms part of the 8th round of the Spanish league season. The odds listed by 1xbet price a Barcelona victory at 1.06, with a draw at 16.00 and a Getafe win at 29.00.