CONFIRMED lineups for Barca v Getafe: Raphinha replaces Yamal

Barcelona host Getafe at home in the 26th round of La Liga in a match kicking off at 16:15 CET on Saturday at the Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys. Xavi Hernandez's side will be looking to extend their six-match unbeaten run in all competitions against Bordalas' men.

The Catalan giants are third in the table, eight points behind leaders Real Madrid, while Getafe are tenth, six points behind sixth-placed Real Sociedad. Barca have Joao Felix and Sergi Roberto available again, while Ferran Torres, Balde, Gavi and Marcos Alonso are still unavailable due to injury. Lamine Yamal, despite being 100% fit, will be rested and Raphinha will start in his place.

As for Getafe, Arambarri is out with a knee injury and Angileri is doubtful due to a muscular problem. Jordi Martin, who was sent off in the previous game, is expected to be replaced by former Barca player Carles Alena. The focus of the game will be on Mason Greenwood, who has been linked with a move to the Catalan club.

Confirmed lineups for the clash:

Barcelona starting XI: Ter Stegen (GK); Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Cancelo; De Jong, Christensen, Gundogan; Raphinha, Felix, Lewandowski.

Getafe starting XI: Soria (GK); Rico, Alvarez, Alderete, Djene, Iglesias; Milla, Maksimovic, Moriba; Mayoral, Greenwood.

 

February 24, 2024