Barcelona’s Goalkeeper Dilemma Ahead of Getafe Clash

GETAFE, Spain — Barcelona manager Hansi Flick remained tight-lipped about his starting goalkeeper for Saturday’s LaLiga clash against Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. The decision between Iñaki Peña and Wojciech Szczesny has left even those close to the German coach guessing, as both players have made strong cases for the starting spot.

Flick hinted at a potential rotation system similar to the one used during Luis Enrique‘s treble-winning season, where Marc-André ter Stegen and Claudio Bravo shared duties. Sources within the dressing room suggest Peña may have a slight edge for the league match, while Szczesny could start in the upcoming Champions League fixture in Lisbon. However, Flick emphasized that the situation remains fluid.

Elsewhere in the lineup, Flick is expected to field a strong side, with Ronald Araujo replacing the injured Iñigo Martínez in defense. The German coach is taking no chances against a Getafe team that narrowly defeated Barcelona 1-0 earlier this season at the Estadi Lluís Companys. Alejandro Balde, Marc Casadó, and Robert Lewandowski are set to return to the starting XI after being rested in the Copa del Rey win over Real Betis.

Getafe, meanwhile, welcomes back Álvaro Rodríguez after serving a suspension, with Yellu also returning from illness. The team will be without Nyom due to injury but otherwise has a full squad available. Manager José Bordalás has confirmed his starting lineup, featuring David Soria in goal and a midfield anchored by Luis Milla and Mauro Arambarri.

The match kicks off at 9 p.m. local time, with Barcelona aiming to close the gap at the top of LaLiga and Getafe looking to solidify their mid-table position.