Barcelona, the reigning Spanish champions, are set to face Getafe in a La Liga clash on Thursday, September 26th, at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona. The Catalan giants are riding a wave of momentum, having won all six of their league matches so far, putting them at the top of the La Liga table with a commanding 18 points. However, the match will be overshadowed by the absence of their star goalkeeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who sustained a serious knee injury in their previous victory against Villarreal. The German shot-stopper was forced off the field on a stretcher just before halftime after his right knee buckled during a challenge. He has since undergone surgery and will be sidelined for an unspecified period.
While Barcelona’s dominance in the league has been impressive, Getafe, on the other hand, are struggling to find their footing. They currently sit in 19th place in the La Liga standings with a record of four draws and two losses. The team will be hoping to pull off an upset against the league leaders, but with Barcelona’s current form, it seems unlikely that the Catalans will drop any points.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 AM IST on Thursday, September 26th, and will not be broadcast on any television channels in India. However, fans can catch the live streaming of the match on the GXR World app and website.
Here are the expected lineups for both teams:
Barcelona:
Peña; Koundé, Cubarsi, Martínez, Balde; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Raphinha, Torres; LewandowskiGetafe:
Soria; Iglesias, Djene, Berrocal, Alderete, Rico; Perez, Uche, Milla, Sola; MayoralWith Ter Stegen’s absence, Barcelona will need to rely on the rest of their squad to maintain their winning streak. Will they be able to overcome the challenge posed by Getafe and continue their dominance in the La Liga? Stay tuned to find out.
