This is Football, Dad”: Barça Gears Up for Getafe Challenge

This Saturday at 4:15 PM in Montjuïc, facing Getafe, the match might not seem like the game of the year, especially considering Barcelona’s recent performance under Xavi’s management.

Following the reasonably decent match against Napoli in the Champions League, Barça must shift back to the domestic competition mindset to secure a spot in the Champions League next season. The league leader, Real Madrid, stands 8 points ahead, making the quest for the league title seemingly impossible.

At least in Italy, we witnessed a respectable version of the team until Osimhen scored, triggering fears and turning every Napoli approach into a potential threat. The tie remains wide open for the return leg.

In the league, this weekend’s match appears to be against the sturdiest team in the championship. Getafe clashes are renowned (quite rightfully, in my opinion) for being tough, with minimal gameplay, more fouls than goal opportunities, and an unyielding style that’s non-negotiable for José Bordalás. By disrupting the opponent’s play with fouls and time-wasting, the Azulones have found a formula to accumulate points, currently placing them in the tenth position on the table.

“This is football, dad,” as the Alicante-born manager stated in a press conference, encapsulating a phrase that emphasizes the validity of all play styles and highlights the clear identity markers of his Getafe team that prove effective in matches.

As for Barça, they’ll need to capitalize on the few opportunities the opponent grants and sharpen the aim of forwards currently not in their best form. Perhaps Lewandowski, who scored both goals against Celta, is the player that could offer the Blaugrana fans the most hope in overcoming the Madrid-based team.

So, this Saturday at 4:15 PM, join us on the radio and Twitch with the entire ‘Va de Barça’ team, providing live coverage of this Barça vs. Getafe clash on Flaixbac.