FC Barcelona continue their journey in LaLiga after making a new impact in Villarreal. Hansi Flick's team will return to the Estadi Olimpic Lluís Companys on Wednesday 25 September to face Getafe in the match corresponding to the seventh round of the championship. The ball will start rolling at 21:00 and the Catalans will face one of the worst teams at the start of the season.
Barça will seek the good sensations generated in the local competition, where they maintain a perfect record by adding 18 out of 18, with six consecutive victories in the first six rounds. The last duel at the Estadio de la Cerámica was a new blow of authority for the azulgranas, who knew how to get up from the setback suffered in Monaco and beat a 'groguet' team that, until last Sunday, had not known defeat in the Spanish tournament (1-5).
For their part, José Bordalás's team has not been able to lift its head and, for the moment, remains winless in La Liga. The blue team has four draws and two defeats, placing them in eighteenth position in the league table. To date, they have managed to 'scrape' a few points against Athletic Club (1-1), Rayo (0-0), Real Sociedad (1-1) and Leganés (1-1), suffering two 'setbacks' against Sevilla (1-0) and Betis (2-1), so the Catalans are the clear favourites.
Will Hansi Flick continue to rotate?
In Villarreal, Hansi Flick, forced by injuries, activated the 'rotation plan' including three new additions to the starting lineup (Domínguez, Martín and Torre for Cubarsí, Balde and Casadó), so this Wednesday, taking into account the rival and the context, he could choose to bring out a new eleven to give rest to those who have played all the games so far this season.
The first change assured is that of Iñaki Peña, who will enter the team to replace Ter Stegen due to the complete rupture of the patellar tendon of the German's right knee, who, a priori, has said goodbye to the season. In defense, Héctor Fort and Eric García could see minutes at the expense of Koundé and Iñigo Martínez, while Pablo Torre could repeat as a starter in midfield after his enormous presentation at La Cerámica.
In attack, Ferran Torres, who will return to the squad after missing the previous match due to suspension, could cover Raphinha's position, who has been physically exhausted in recent matches. Finally, the Blaugrana fans could see Ansu Fati in action for the first time this season, after the '10' enjoyed some minutes in the Champions League debut against Monaco.
Barça could be one step away from history
The present of both teams favours the Blaugranas, who are vastly superior at the start of the season. In the last six matches played against each other in Barcelona, the Catalans have achieved six consecutive victories. An important unbeaten streak that will surely be increased on September 25.
With a win, Hansi Flick's men would equal Ernesto Valverde's Barça for the second-best league start in the club's history, leaving them just one win away from tying 'Tata' Martino's team at the top of the list. A key incentive for the Catalans, who are hoping to get all three points to maintain their unbeaten run and four-point advantage over Real Madrid.
Match details: FC Barcelona vs Getafe
- Match: Fútbol Club Barcelona vs Getafe
- Competition: LaLiga 2024/25 - J7
- Stadium: Montjuïc, 49.472 espectadores
- Referee: González Fuertes
- Clasification: Barça (1º) v Getafe (18º)
- Schedules and television: Wednesday, September 25th 9:00 p.m. - World Guide
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