Barcelona Faces Getafe in Crucial Clash to Rekindle Title Aspirations
Barcelona Faces Getafe in Crucial Clash to Rekindle Title Aspirations
Xavi Hernández’s squad prepares to host José Bordalás’s Getafe in their first home game since the setback against Granada, which significantly impacted Barcelona’s title chances. Currently sitting in third place with 54 points, eight points adrift of leaders Real Madrid (62), and Girona holding the second spot with 56 points, Barcelona seeks a decisive victory to stay in the championship race.
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For the encounter against Getafe, Terrassa’s tactician, Xavi, has unveiled the squad list, introducing Kochen as the only change from the Champions League Round of 16 first-leg match against Napoli. Unfortunately, Astralaga and Casadó will be absent from this evening’s match.
With confirmed absences including Balde, Marcos Alonso, Gavi, and Ferran Torres, Xavi makes strategic adjustments, introducing three changes to field a formidable starting eleven against the Azulones. In defense, Cubarsí returns as Xavi seeks to fortify the backline, and in midfield, Christensen assumes the pivot role, flanked by the relentless Frenkie de Jong and Gündogan. Joao Félix steps in for Pedri, completing the trio in the attacking midfield.
In the attacking front, Raphinha secures a spot in the starting lineup for the first time since his return from a hamstring injury. The Brazilian, who was sidelined for seven games, gets a chance to regain his rhythm from the opening whistle. Xavi opts to rest the promising 16-year-old, Lamine Yamal, who has started eight consecutive matches, aiming to preserve his physical condition for upcoming challenging fixtures against Athletic Bilbao and Napoli.
Official Barcelona Lineup: Xavi has chosen the following XI to secure three crucial points: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Cubarsí, Araujo, Cancelo; Christensen, De Jong, Gündogan; Joao Félix, Raphinha, and Lewandowski.
